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to add to the piece by the OP: "... An Al Jazeera investigation reveals that at least 17 companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank hold 125 UK public-sector contracts with a combined award value of more than £2.1 billion ($2.85 billion). The contracts are held by firms within five corporate groups identified by the United Nations as being involved in settlement-related activities: Motorola Solutions: Its subsidiaries, primarily Airwave Solutions, account for over £1.7 billion, securing major contracts for emergency services communications and holding technology embedded in settlement security infrastructure. Heidelberg Materials: Five companies in this group hold £184.8 million in contracts, largely through its British subsidiary Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd, despite its Israeli subsidiary ceasing operations at a West Bank quarry in 2023. Egis: The French engineering group holds £133.6 million in contracts, including a significant £133.23 million deal with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, while also being involved in Jerusalem’s light-rail network. CAF: The Spanish train manufacturer holds an £83.5 million contract for the West Midlands Metro and is involved in the expansion of Jerusalem’s light-rail system, a project expected to continue until 2027. Fosun International: Through its subsidiary Breas Medical, this Chinese conglomerate holds £1.29 million in contracts; it also owns Ahava, a cosmetics manufacturer with operations in the Mitzpe Shalem settlement. These findings raise legal questions regarding the UK's compliance with the International Court of Justice’s 2024 ruling, which declared Israel’s presence in the occupied territory unlawful and obligated states not to render aid or assistance in maintaining that situation. While more than 140 UK Labour MPs have called for a ban on trade with settlements, the Cabinet Office stated that public procurement decisions are made case-by-case and that boycotts should not be used unless formal UK sanctions are in place. ..." (brave search bot results - so treat with care) it is not just a legal question, it is just as much a moral one and a democratic accountability one too @davidkurten @Tracybeanz @HeritageParty @RealStewPeters @PrisonPlanet @MarkCollett @Raheem etc #england #uk #israel #palestine #greaterisraelproject #fubar #wef #un #imf #nwo