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UK Contracts Awarded to Firms Linked to Illegal Israeli Settlements

UK Contracts Awarded to Firms Linked to Illegal Israeli Settlements

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ThreatCluster •November 10, 2026 at 17:49 UTC
  • •UK firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements awarded £10.7 million in contracts.
  • •Heidelberg Materials received the majority of these contracts, totaling £10.4 million.
  • •Critics, including Jeremy Corbyn, argue that this undermines the UK's sanctions pledge.

Despite a pledge from UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to sanction companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements, firms linked to these settlements have secured £10.7 million in public contracts. An investigation by Al Jazeera reveals that companies named by the UN for their involvement in these settlements have continued to receive contracts. Notably, Heidelberg Materials, which operates an Israeli subsidiary, has been awarded contracts worth £10.4 million. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn criticized the government's actions, stating that public money should not support firms that violate international law. The contracts were awarded after Miliband's announcement on September 8, 2026, which promised action against such companies. The ongoing contracts raise questions about the effectiveness of the UK's sanctions regime.

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2026-09-08
UK announces sanctions on settlement-linked firms
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledges to take action against companies involved in illegal Israeli settlements.
Aljazeera
2026-11-10
Al Jazeera investigation reveals contract awards
Investigation shows firms linked to illegal settlements awarded £10.7 million in UK public contracts despite sanctions.
Aljazeera

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What companies are involved in the contracts?
Heidelberg Materials, Motorola Systems, Fosun, and Egis are among the firms linked to the contracts.
How much money has been awarded to these firms?
A total of £10.7 million in public contracts has been awarded to firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements.
What was the UK government's response?
The UK government, through Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, pledged to impose sanctions on companies involved in illegal settlements, but contracts have still been awarded.