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UN Report Accuses British Companies of Supporting Israeli Genocide

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The United Nations has released a report accusing British companies of supporting Israel's genocide in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The report, written by UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, lists several British companies, including Barclays and BP, for their ties to Israel. These companies have been accused of providing crude oil, investing in Israeli government bonds, and underwriting Israeli military operations. The report also highlights several British universities, including the University of Edinburgh, for their partnerships with Israeli firms and investments in tech giants central to the Israeli surveillance apparatus.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN report accuses British companies, including Barclays and BP, of supporting Israel's genocide in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
  • The report lists several British companies for their ties to Israel, including providing crude oil, investing in Israeli government bonds, and underwriting Israeli military operations.
  • British universities, including the University of Edinburgh, have been accused of having partnerships with Israeli firms and investments in tech giants central to the Israeli surveillance apparatus.
  • The report recommends sanctions and a full arms embargo on Israel, as well as freezing the assets of individuals involved in activities that may endanger Palestinians.
  • The report also suggests that companies should cease business activities linked to human rights violations and international crimes against Palestinians and pay reparations to them.
  • Over 56,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the Oct 7 Hamas attack.

Statistics:

  • 56,000+ people have been killed in Gaza since the Oct 7 Hamas attack.
  • The report lists several British companies for their ties to Israel, including BP and Barclays.
  • The University of Edinburgh has invested £25.5 million of its endowment in tech giants central to the Israeli surveillance apparatus.
  • The report recommends a full arms embargo on Israel.

Sources:

  • The report by UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, "Report of the Detailed Findings of the Mission to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory,"
  • The United Nations Human Rights Council
  • The University of Edinburgh
  • The Israeli embassy in Geneva

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