Cellcom Israel
Israel's largest cellular provider operating 201 antennas in occupied territories including 5 at military checkpoints, listed in UN OHCHR settlement business database
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Listed in UN OHCHR database of settlement businesses since 2020; operates infrastructure enabling settlement expansion in violation of international law
Subject to divestment by Norway's KLP pension fund (2021); listed on Tel Aviv Stock Exchange; international investment at risk from ESG screening
UN database listing provides authoritative documentation of occupation involvement; 5 antennas at military checkpoints directly supports occupation enforcement
Telecommunications infrastructure integral to settlement viability; partnership with settlement municipal councils monetises occupation
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Cellcom Israel represents one of the clearest examples of corporate complicity in the occupation infrastructure. As Israel's largest cellular provider, the company operates 201 antennas in occupied territories - 171 in the West Bank including East Jerusalem, 30 in the occupied Golan Heights. Five of these antennas are installed at Israeli military checkpoints, directly supporting occupation enforcement. The company's inclusion in the UN OHCHR database of settlement businesses since 2020 provides authoritative international documentation of complicity.
Key Leverage Points
- UN Database Listing: Official OHCHR documentation provides authoritative basis for divestment campaigns
- Norway Divestment Precedent: KLP pension fund 2021 divestment establishes model for other institutional investors
- Checkpoint Infrastructure: 5 antennas at military checkpoints provides direct, documented link to occupation enforcement
- Settlement Partnership Model: Municipal councils receive profit percentage, directly monetising occupation
Evidence Summary
The evidence against Cellcom is comprehensive and officially documented. Who Profits research identifies specific infrastructure: 171 antennas in West Bank, 30 in Golan Heights, 5 at military checkpoints. AFSC Investigate documents the company's participation as infrastructure provider in settlement expansion projects and operation of customer service centers within settlements. The partnership model with settlement municipal councils - where authorities receive a percentage of company profits - demonstrates active collaboration rather than passive presence.
Engagement Strategy
Target international institutional investors using UN OHCHR database as authoritative source for ESG screening. Build on Norway KLP divestment precedent by engaging other European pension funds and asset managers. Document and publicise the specific infrastructure role (checkpoints, settlement expansion projects) to demonstrate active complicity beyond mere presence. Engage telecommunications industry associations on ethical standards. Support campaigns highlighting the profit-sharing partnership with settlement authorities as evidence of systematic rather than incidental involvement.
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Documents 171 antennas in West Bank, 30 in Golan Heights, 5 at military checkpoints, and settlement partnerships
Open sourceDetails infrastructure in settlements, participation in expansion projects, and partnership with settlement authorities
Open sourceKLP divests from Cellcom and 15 other companies over settlement activities, holding $31.8 million total
Open sourceCellcom listed among 112 companies furthering Israeli settlement activity in occupied territories
Open sourceUpdates & Milestones
- Latest UN Update
Continues to be listed in expanded database now containing 158 companies
- UN Database Update
Remains listed in updated OHCHR database of settlement businesses
- Norway KLP Divestment
Norway's largest pension fund KLP divests from Cellcom over settlement involvement
- UN Database Publication
Listed in initial UN OHCHR database of 112 companies involved in settlement activities