Palestinians intensify efforts, action to counter UAE trade deals with Israeli settlements
Palestinians seek to launch international campaigns to boycott Emirati companies that deal with products from settlements built on occupied land in the West Bank, accusing them of violating international resolutions that criminalize settlements.
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinians believe the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has crossed red lines by normalizing relations with Israel and allowing Emirati companies to sign trade agreements with the Israeli settlements built on land occupied in the 1967 war. Palestinians claim these agreements go against the international stance labeling settlements as illegal.
On Dec. 7, FAM Holding, a Dubai-based distribution company, signed with Yossi Dagan, head of the Israeli Settlements Council in the West Bank, four trade agreements to import products from the settlements built on Palestinian land. The agreements include the import of wine from the settlement of Itamar, olive oil from Brakha, honey from Hermesh and Tahini from Mount Gerizim.
