The United Nations has updated its controversial database of business enterprises that maintain operations in Israeli settlements located in the West Bank. The latest expansion adds 61 companies to the list, bringing the total number of entities identified as having business ties to these areas to a significantly higher figure. Among the newly listed companies are the Israeli pesticide manufacturer ADAMA, the real estate investment firm Alony Hetz, and the Spanish logistics company Salvat Logistica.

The UN database was originally established to track commercial activities that facilitate the growth and maintenance of settlements, which are considered illegal under international law by much of the global community. Israel, however, disputes this characterization, arguing that the settlements are historical and legal. The inclusion of these firms in the UN registry is viewed by many observers as a precursor to potential economic pressure, including boycotts, divestment, or sanctions (BDS) campaigns. While the database is intended to provide transparency regarding corporate involvement in the region, it has been a point of contention between the UN and the Israeli government since its inception. Israeli officials have frequently criticized the initiative as a politically motivated effort to isolate the country economically, while supporters of the measure argue it is a necessary step toward upholding international human rights standards and legal obligations regarding occupied territories.