#israeli-settlements

#israeli-settlements

In her most extended condemnation yet of the Israeli government, von der Leyen criticised plans for illegal settlements that would split the occupied West Bank in half, as well as incitement of violence by extremist Israeli ministers, as a clear attempt to undermine the two-state solution. She made the remarks during her annual state of the union speech to the European parliament in Strasbourg, during which she depicted a turbulent world, where battle lines are being drawn and dependencies are ruthlessly weaponised.

The fund had held a 1.2 percent stake in Caterpillar, valued at 24.4 billion krone ($2.4 billion), as of the end of last year. The Norwegian central bank, which manages the fund, said it had decided to exclude Caterpillar as it posed "an unacceptable risk... to serious violations of the rights of individuals in situations of war and conflict". The fund said it had based its decision on a recommendation by its council on ethics.

"My family and I were forced out under gun threats, along with all the families of the village. We cried over our beautiful days there, and we are still crying. We are in shock because we never deserved this. We are peaceful people who love life, simple and educated people, and we never imagined leaving our home this way."

Maersk will cut ties with companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements on the occupied West Bank, following months of activist pressure.

The Israeli government's revocation of the nature reserve status for Jabal Abu Ghneim has led to significant environmental degradation and the establishment of settlements.

The soldiers raided my house today, they wanted revenge from me for participating in the BBC documentary about the settlers, after the army left the settlers raided my house.