Rail Unions Threaten Boycott of CAF Trains Over West Bank Expansion
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What happened
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) is expanding its railway operations into the West Bank, a territory illegally occupied by Israel. CAF has been listed by the United Nations as a company involved in activities connected with illegal Israeli settlements. This has led rail unions to adopt a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) position and demand that the Scottish government exclude CAF from the ScotRail bidding process for new trains.
Why it matters
The controversy involves CAF's operational expansion into the West Bank and its inclusion on the United Nations database of complicit businesses. Rail unions have warned that they would boycott trains operated by CAF if the company wins the contract, which could impact the supply of new electric vehicles for ScotRail.
Who's involved
- CAFOperating and expanding railway infrastructure within the West Bank.
- Boycott, Divestment and SanctionsTargeting CAF due to its activities in the West Bank and demanding international sanctions.
- parliamentThe legislative body facing pressure regarding the procurement process for the new suburban train fleet.
- Kevin LindsayLeading the BDS charge against CAF's operations and urging boycotts.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CAFSpeculative
CAF might face reduced demand or increased operational costs if rail unions successfully boycott trains from its operations.
- parliamentSpeculative
The parliament could face pressure regarding the selection of suppliers for the new suburban train fleet.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.CAF's involvement in settlements in the West Bank.1 source
BDS adoption by politicians and CAF railway expansion in the West Bank.1 source
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The entities involved
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West Bank
Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel
- Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
- Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.
- CAF
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Kevin Lindsay
academic, researcher, professor of engineering
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Related events
- NZ trade unions, led by the Palestine Forum of New Zealand, called for BDS action against Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.
- The Israeli government has banned entry into the Occupied Palestinian Territories, specifically targeting settlements in the West Bank due to political views.
- INSS reports settler violence as a strategic threat, coinciding with reports of Shin Bet's political weakening in the West Bank.