Activists are demanding the British Museum sever ties with BP due to allegations linking its funding to illegal settlements in Palestinian territories.
Steady: 1 in the last 7 days
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The latest in this situation
- Osborne approved sponsorship negotiations as the museum scrutinized links to illegal settlements.
- Great Britain announced anti-Israel sanctions and is partnering with the museum.
- Activists are demanding the British Museum sever ties with BP due to allegations linking its funding to illegal settlements in Palestinian territories.
How it started
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What happened
Activists are demanding the British Museum sever ties with BP due to allegations linking its funding to illegal settlements in Palestinian territories.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Osborne approved sponsorship negotiations as the museum scrutinized links to illegal settlements.1 source
- Great Britain announced anti-Israel sanctions and is partnering with the museum.Sub-event
Pressure mounts on the British Museum regarding its financial ties to BP and settlements.1 source
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The entities involved
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British Museum
national museum in London, United Kingdom
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BP
British multinational oil and gas company
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Mandatory Palestine
League of Nations Mandate in the Middle East under British administration (1920–1948)