settlements

New Zealand gov’t fund divests from Israeli firms over settlement construction

A New Zealand government fund divested from three Israeli companies because of their involvement in the construction of West Bank settlements.

By Dan Goldberg December 16, 2012 3:44 pm

EU condemns Israeli settlements, seizure of PA funds

The European Union called on Israel to cancel planned construction in West Bank settlements and “avoid any step undermining the financial situation of the Palestinian Authority.”

December 11, 2012 10:32 am

EU draft resolution slams Israeli settlements, carries no sanctions

A draft of a European Union resolution said the EU was “deeply dismayed” by Israeli plans for new construction in settlements but did not mention sanctions.

December 10, 2012 4:04 pm