Boycott companies in Israel settlements: UN expert

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 08:11

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Tags: Israel, Mahmoud Abbas, West Bank

New York: The UN special investigator on human rights in the Palestinian territories is calling for a boycott of all companies that have dealings with Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem until they adhere to international human rights standards and practices.

In a report to the General Assembly on Thursday, Richard Falk alleged that a number of Israeli-owned and multinational corporations headquartered in the US, Europe and Mexico appear to be violating international human rights and humanitarian laws, including by exploiting Palestinian resources and helping Israel construct and provide security for illegal settlements.

He said further investigations will be made to determine whether the allegations are well founded.

Falk called on Israel to begin dismantling settlements and inform businesses with links to settlements of the legal ramifications of their operations.

PTI

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First Published: Friday, October 26, 2012, 08:11

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Mike parto - Los Angeles
Israel has to accept its position inthe world. If they want to play with international law, they better live in the little hand thay got before 1967 war. we do not care if they are growing. they must live within their means and if they have to eat each other to survive, LET IT BE.