Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 2:37 PM

A new United Nations report revealed that 158 companies, including global names such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and TripAdvisor, are operating in Israeli settlements located in the occupied West Bank. These settlements are deemed illegal under international law by the UN, though Israel continues to dispute this interpretation. The updated list includes 68 new additions since 2023, highlighting growing concerns about business involvement in disputed territories and the human rights implications that come with it.

Several newly added companies are headquartered in Israel, but the list also includes international firms from the United States, Germany, Canada, China, and France. One...