UN expert calls for companies to stop doing business with Israel
Summary
A United Nations expert has urged some international companies to stop doing business with Israel, suggesting they may be involved in war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank. The report names companies such as Lockheed Martin and Alphabet for selling arms and technology used by Israel. Israel disagrees with this report, calling it unsubstantiated.Key Facts
- A UN expert, Francesca Albanese, called on companies to cease business with Israel over alleged war crimes.
- Albanese claims these businesses are part of "an economy of genocide," citing conflicts in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Companies named include Lockheed Martin, Alphabet (Google's parent company), IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Caterpillar, Hyundai, and Volvo.
- The report suggests these firms provide weapons, technology, and machines that allegedly aid Israeli actions.
- Financial institutions BNP Paribas and Barclays are also mentioned for supporting Israeli treasury bonds.
- Lockheed Martin responded by stating their military sales are government-based and should be addressed by the US government.
- Volvo disagreed with the findings, citing a lack of control over product use after sale.
- The report aims to spotlight economic impacts akin to those faced by apartheid South Africa, though it lacks direct legal power.
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