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world19 days ago•3 min saved

West Bank Tensions Rise as Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Near Jenin

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian near Jenin in the northern West Bank after an alleged vehicular attack near an illegal settlement, while a separate shooting near Halamish killed an Israeli settler. The Palestinian was reported to have been prevented from receiving medical aid, and the attacker was detained after seeking treatment. Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered increased military activity and the demolition of the attacker’s home as violence in the West Bank and settler attacks continue to rise.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel-palestine #jenin #settlements

middle-eastern-politics-and-society19 days ago•7 min saved

Europe moves to sanction settlement-linked economy in Israel

Europe is preparing sanctions on settlement goods and on firms that finance or facilitate settlement expansion, which could tighten Israel’s settler economy even though direct export losses to Europe are small; the measures may also trigger a broader chilling effect on Israeli trade via banks and supply chains. Companies in settlements are diversifying to other markets, and the ultimate impact will depend on how Europe finalises the sanctions and on Israel’s electoral outcomes.

via Financial Times|

#israel #middle-eastern-politics-and-society #sanctions

health20 days ago•1 min saved

Hospitals Halt Minor Gender-Affirming Care in DOJ Settlements

UPMC and NYU Langone Hospitals agreed to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors and pay settlements totaling about $9.45 million after federal investigations into related billing practices, with privacy protections and no admission of wrongdoing.

via wtae.com|

#department-of-justice #gender-affirming-care #health

business21 days ago•22 min saved

Eight Pork Producers Agree to $117 Million Antitrust Settlement

Eight major pork processors, including Tyson, have agreed to a $117 million class-action settlement over antitrust claims that they used Agri Stats to exchange price-sensitive information to coordinate pork prices and supply. Eligible consumers in 24 states who bought pork products between June 28, 2014 and June 30, 2018 can file claims by Oct. 29, 2026, with a December 11, 2026 hearing before distributions are issued; Tyson is contributing the largest share at $85 million.

via New York Post|

#agri-stats #antitrust #business

space22 days ago•211 min saved

Moon water limits big-city lunar settlements

Scientists say there isn’t enough water on the Moon to support a large city; even with high recycling, a million people would exhaust lunar water in under 2.5 years, while a 100,000-person town could endure about 1,000 years. Large settlements would likely require imports of water, and researchers warn against a lunar 'gold rush' without international governance to manage scarce lunar ice.

via CNN|

#lunar #moon #settlements

business23 days ago•3 min saved

Accenture Settles for $25M in DEI-Discrimination Case Amid DOJ Probe

Accenture agreed to pay $25 million to settle DOJ allegations that it discriminated in hiring and promotion decisions for federal contracts by considering race and sex, in a case linked to the government’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. IBM and Deloitte have also settled for a combined ~$38.5 million this year, bringing total settlements to about $63.5 million across the three firms. The companies did not admit liability, and the settlements come amid a broader crackdown on DEI practices in federal contracting under the Trump administration.

via Business Insider|

#accenture #business #dei

world25 days ago•11 min saved

Rights group says Israel is systematically erasing Palestinian life in the West Bank

A B’Tselem report argues Israel is systematically erasing Palestinian life in the occupied West Bank across five interlinked domains—violence and intimidation, movement restrictions, economic strangulation, social/political destruction, and ethnic cleansing—with policy accelerating since 2022-23 and rooted in Bezalel Smotrich’s 2017 Decisive Plan. It contends Palestinians are being displaced and made increasingly unlivable as settlement expansion and military controls reshape space and life, noting unemployment rose from 13.1% in 2022 to 31.3% in 2024, around 700,000 Palestinians needed food aid in 2024, and 8-20% of West Bank schools were closed in 2023-24, among other impacts on work, schooling, and public services.

via theguardian.com|

#ethnic-cleansing #human-rights #israel-palestine

politics26 days ago•8 min saved

Jobs Lost Over Charlie Kirk Posts, Yet Some Stand by Their Words

After Charlie Kirk’s death, hundreds were fired or disciplined for online posts about him, with a Reuters tally counting over 600 cases. The BBC profile highlights individuals like Gerald Bourguet, who lost his job and relocated, while others won or reached large settlements (e.g., Brittney Brown $485k; Darren Michael $500k; Tamar Shirinian $1.9m) and Karen Attiah was ordered rehired at The Washington Post. The saga underscores the tension between free speech and cancel culture within an at-will employment system, and many of those interviewed say they do not regret speaking out despite the personal costs.

via BBC|

#cancel-culture #charlie-kirk #free-speech

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Muted US stance on UK West Bank sanctions reveals Washington’s balancing act

UK sanctions on West Bank settlements provoke Israeli fury, but the US responds with notable restraint as Washington weighs stability, regional diplomacy, and domestic political pressures ahead of Gaza peace efforts.

via BBC|

#diplomacy #settlements #uk-sanctions

world1 month ago•4 min saved

UK to ban settlement-made goods as allies push similar measures

Britain will ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank within six to nine months, targeting products like dates and olive oil, as part of a broader push that includes other countries considering similar restrictions; the EU remains Israel’s largest trading partner, with settlement trade constituting a small share of overall commerce, signaling rising international pressure over the occupation.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel-palestine #sanctions #settlements

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

UK's settlement ban: small trade impact, big enforcement questions

Britain unveiled a five‑part package to curb settlement‑linked activity, including an import ban on goods from illegal settlements and new powers to sanction those who profit from them. The practical impact on UK‑Israel trade is likely small (settlement goods are a tiny share of total trade and services aren’t covered initially), and enforcement may be complicated by data gaps and concealed supply chains, raising questions about how existing contracts with firms tied to settlements could be affected.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel-palestine #politics #sanctions

world1 month ago•10 min saved

UK-Israel Ties Plunge to New Low Over West Bank Settlements

Britain and 11 other countries sanction settlement-linked activity in the West Bank, reflecting the ICJ ruling that the occupation is unlawful and signaling a policy reset. Israel condemns the move, with Britain closing its East Jerusalem consulate and pulling staff from the Gaza relief body, while Palestinians welcome the shift as a potential turning point, though real changes for a viable Palestinian state remain uncertain and US influence looms large.

via BBC|

#ed-miliband #israel-palestine #settlements

world1 month ago•5 min saved

UK Targets West Bank Settlements, Calls Settler Violence Ethnic Cleansing

Britain announced a ban on imports and services from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling settler violence ethnic cleansing and tying the move to support for a two-state solution. France and Canada pledged similar actions, while Israel condemned the measures and expelled some UK officials, underscoring growing international pressure on Israel alongside a limited immediate economic impact.

via NBC News|

#ethnic-cleansing #settlements #two-state-solution

world1 month ago•13 min saved

UK imposes sanctions on West Bank settlements, drawing Israeli retaliation

Britain announced a new sanctions regime targeting illegal West Bank settlements, including a ban on settlement goods and penalties on firms and individuals aiding expansion, arguing the occupation and settlement activity amount to ethnic cleansing and threaten a two-state solution; the move, backed by France and Canada, triggered an Israeli response such as shutting the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and banning several UK MPs, while Palestinian authorities welcomed the step and other countries signaled further action.

via BBC|

#sanctions #settlements #two-state-solution

world1 month ago•10 min saved

Britain Hits West Bank Settlements with Landmark Trade Ban

Britain imposes a sweeping ban on imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank and tightens sanctions tied to settlement activity, framing the move as a policy reset that targets settlements rather than Israel while reaffirming a two-state solution; Israel, the US, and Palestinian officials react with countermeasures and supportive statements as the international response unfolds.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel-palestine #sanctions #settlements