This morning, a coalition of NGOs, led by SUDS, Novact, and the Committee of Solidarity with the Arab Cause, has filed a lawsuit in the Madrid courts against the online travel agency Edreams Odigeo. The agencies accuse Edreams of promoting and facilitating tourist reservations in illegal Israeli settlements located in the occupied Palestinian territories and the occupied Golan Heights, thereby profiting from this activity. Edreams has stated that it ceased offering such accommodations as of September 2.

The lawsuit also extends to other American multinational companies, including Booking and Expedia, which are accused of collaborating through a subsidiary of Booking based in the Netherlands. This move highlights the increasing scrutiny faced by companies operating in or with ties to politically sensitive regions, particularly those involving Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. Unable to rent properties that are considered illegal under international law, these companies face mounting pressure from advocacy groups to reassess their business practices.

The implications of this lawsuit extend beyond Edreams and involve broader discussions about corporate responsibility and the ethical implications of profiting from activities deemed controversial or illegal in international contexts. As global awareness of the Palestinian cause grows, companies linked to such operations may need to navigate legal and reputational risks more carefully, responding to public outcry and legal actions such as this one.