An investigation by Al Jazeera has uncovered that at least 17 companies with ties to Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories have secured over £2.1 billion in public contracts across the UK. The findings raise ethical and legal questions about whether these firms comply with international law and British procurement policies. Critics argue such deals could indirectly support settlement expansion, which is widely considered illegal under international law. The report highlights a potential conflict between commercial interests and human rights concerns in government spending.
Al Jazeera finds 17 settlement-linked companies hold 2.1 billion pounds in UK public contracts.
