The United Nations has unveiled an updated version of its contentious database detailing companies engaged in activities within Israeli settlements. Released on Friday, the list now includes 158 firms from 11 countries, with major corporations such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Motorola Solutions, and Trip Advisor retaining their positions. However, several companies, including Alstom and Opodo, have been removed from the non-exhaustive database. The majority of the listed companies are based in Israel, with others hailing from Canada, China, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The UN report urges these companies to address the adverse human rights impacts associated with their operations. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has condemned Israel’s settlement policies in the occupied West Bank as a war crime, emphasizing the responsibility of businesses to ensure their activities do not contribute to human rights abuses. The database, initially created in 2020 in response to a Human Rights Council resolution, has faced significant criticism from Israel and its allies, including the United States. The latest update introduces 68 new companies while removing seven that are no longer involved in the specified activities. The UN has clarified that the listing process is not judicial or quasi-judicial, but the initiative remains highly contentious.