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Al Jazeera
Politics
Yarno Ritzen

Shipping giant Maersk divests from companies linked to Israeli settlements

Maersk has come under pressure as a result of its ships carrying military equipment [File: Reuters]

Maersk will cut ties with companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements on the occupied West Bank, the Danish shipping giant has said.

The decision follows months-long pressure by activists on Maersk on issues related to Palestine.

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