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UN report lists companies complicit in Israel’s ‘genocide’: Who are they?

UN report lists companies complicit in Israel’s ‘genocide’: Who are they?

Summary

A United Nations report by Francesca Albanese identifies 48 companies, including major tech firms, that allegedly help Israel in actions against Palestinians, which may breach international law. The report points to a large network of businesses that provide technology and resources, playing a role in Israel's military actions in Gaza.

Key Facts

  • The United Nations report lists 48 companies aiding Israel, including Microsoft, Alphabet (Google's parent company), and Amazon.
  • More than 1,000 corporate entities were examined in the investigation.
  • The report claims that these companies support Israel's military actions and displacement of Palestinians.
  • Corporations named include those in technology and military sectors, like Lockheed Martin, involved in F-35 fighter jet production.
  • Tech companies such as Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon provide Israel with cloud and AI technologies, enhancing surveillance capacities.
  • IBM is reported to manage a database containing Palestinian biometric data for Israeli authorities.
  • Palantir Technologies, a US software company, is said to have provided tech support for the Israeli military since October 2023.
  • Companies like Caterpillar and Volvo are noted for supplying machinery used in Palestinian home demolitions and settlement developments.
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