6/6 We should not be giving a platform to companies that profit from settlement expansion or speculate about reoccupation. Drawing UK Jewish institutions into these controversies makes our community less safe.
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4/6 One exhibitor, Harey Zahav, has also publicly floated plans for future residential projects in Gaza. Its owner described the proposal as “a dream” and “a wink at the future” if Israel were ever to return and issue tenders there.
5/6 This comes in the same week the UK government strengthened its Business Risk Guidance, warning against economic and financial activity in Israeli settlements and highlighting the risks associated with serious breaches of international law.
3/4 Charitable donations are subject to tax relief, meaning the British taxpayer ends up paying the price for settlement activity in direct contravention of the UK’s foreign policy.
2/6 The event organiser, My Home In Israel, has a history of marketing properties in West Bank settlements and initially advertised homes in Gush Etzion for this event before removing them following public scrutiny.