West Bank & Jerusalem
UK government awards millions to firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements
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The British government has awarded £10.7m ($14.4m) in public contracts to firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Middle East Eye reported. The contracts were granted through standard government procurement processes to companies with business ties to settlement enterprises.
The awards raise questions about UK compliance with international law prohibiting trade with illegal settlements. Under international humanitarian law, Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory are considered illegal.
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