Organizations sue France to stop settlement companies

Five non-governmental organizations in France have filed a rejection before the Council of State regarding a proposal to adopt measures to prevent French companies from operating in Israeli settlements. The case was based on an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice in July 2024, which deemed Israel's presence in the occupied Palestinian territories illegal and emphasized the need for states to take actions to halt commerce and investment supporting this unlawful situation. The organizations believe that the French government has not translated its commitments into concrete measures to prevent companies from engaging in activities within the settlements, and they are calling for orders to compel the government to adopt legal steps to ensure adherence to international law, especially restricting trade and investment linked to Israeli occupation. Among the French companies involved are EGIS and other firms working on construction projects in the settlements, with calls intensifying to impose restrictions on businesses involved in activities in the occupied territories, aiming to strengthen adherence to international law principles and human rights.

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