The UN human rights office added 61 companies to its database of businesses tied to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, bringing the total to 214 and drawing sharp Israeli criticism. The UN rights office said the updated list, which spans 11 countries, reminds businesses of their human rights responsibilities, while Israel denounced it as a 'political tool' to smear companies. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The UN human rights office added 61 companies to its database of businesses tied to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, bringing the total to 214 and drawing sharp Israeli criticism.S1

• The UN rights office said the updated list, which spans 11 countries, reminds businesses of their human rights responsibilities, while Israel denounced it as a 'political tool' to smear companies.S2

• By Emma FargeGENEVA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office issued a list on Friday adding 61more companies operating in Israeli West Bank settlements, which the global body considers illegal.The database is highly sensitive as firms could...S3