Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest, said it expects to divest from more Israeli companies as part of its ongoing review of investments in the country over the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. 

 

 

Why were they buying Israeli stock in the first place? Disgusting. About time they sold it.

Almost 800 GAA members have signed a letter urging the sporting body to end its association with insurance giants Allianz.

 

The ‘Drop Allianz’ campaign is being driven by four campaign groups including Gaels against Genocide, Dubs for Palestine, Irish Sport for Palestine and Gaeil ar son Gaza.

 

Allianz sponsors the GAA’s national football and hurling leagues and All-Ireland football competition.

While it is not known how much the deal is worth to the GAA each year, the figure is thought to be significant.

 

GAA members call for end of Allianz sponsorship over Israel links

On 8/15/2025 at 1:36 PM, Cameroni said:

Why were they buying Israeli stock in the first place? Disgusting. About time they sold it.

Complex, but weapon production do also have investment deals across the allies network of components. At once you are in the spiderweb not easy to get out

 

 

Yes, Israeli companies do produce parts for the F-35 fighter jet, and this technology is integrated into the aircraft. While the F-35 is primarily a US-designed aircraft, several countries participate in its production as part of the Joint Strike Fighter program. Israel is one of these partner nations, and its involvement includes supplying certain components and systems, particularly in areas like radar, electronic warfare, communications, and independent maintenance capabilities. 

 

https://www.elbitsystems.com/blog/israeli-tech-boosts-f-35#:~:text=Michael highlighted the significance of these achievements:,control and customer satisfaction in other ventures."

The world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Israel’s use of its bulldozers to destroy Palestinian property in Gaza and the West Bank.

 

Norway’s $2tn (£1.5tn) fund said on Monday it had excluded Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds.

 

While the fund has already excluded more than 20 Israeli companies this year, Caterpillar is the first big US company to be removed through the wealth fund’s ongoing review to ensure its investments do not contribute to violations of international law.

 

Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations

 

“There is no doubt that Caterpillar’s products are being used to commit extensive and systematic violations of international humanitarian law,” said the fund’s independent council on ethics.

 

24 minutes ago, bannork said:

The world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Israel’s use of its bulldozers to destroy Palestinian property in Gaza and the West Bank.

 

Norway’s $2tn (£1.5tn) fund said on Monday it had excluded Caterpillar and five Israeli banking groups on ethics grounds.

 

While the fund has already excluded more than 20 Israeli companies this year, Caterpillar is the first big US company to be removed through the wealth fund’s ongoing review to ensure its investments do not contribute to violations of international law.

 

Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations

 

“There is no doubt that Caterpillar’s products are being used to commit extensive and systematic violations of international humanitarian law,” said the fund’s independent council on ethics.

 

 

That's interesting.

 

There should be a large public information sheet showing (and shaming) just which companies have ties to Israel and the war crimes (the ICC says) they are committing. 

On 8/15/2025 at 1:36 PM, Cameroni said:

Why were they buying Israeli stock in the first place? Disgusting. About time they sold it.

It is the international trade deal connected to advanced weapon systems included F-35

 

 

8 hours ago, Packer said:

 

That's interesting.

 

There should be a large public information sheet showing (and shaming) just which companies have ties to Israel and the war crimes (the ICC says) they are committing. 

 

There is. Right here:

 

https://boycott-israel.org/boycott.html

 

The problem is the list so pervasive, there are so many companies doing business with Israel, Microsoft, Siemens, Coca Cola, if you were to boycott these companies you'd end up living in a cave with no electricity.

 

Plus the situation changes constantly see Norway's fund decision. Maintaining it is a hassle, it's always in flux. To say nothing to keep track of it.

 

And of course you will never see this list on the Guardian, ABC, NBC, CBS, or on any mainstream news site. As the mainstream media supports Israel.

25 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

As the mainstream media supports Israel.

Good post, except for this nonsense.

8 hours ago, Cameroni said:

 

There is. Right here:

 

https://boycott-israel.org/boycott.html

 

The problem is the list so pervasive, there are so many companies doing business with Israel, Microsoft, Siemens, Coca Cola, if you were to boycott these companies you'd end up living in a cave with no electricity.

 

Plus the situation changes constantly see Norway's fund decision. Maintaining it is a hassle, it's always in flux. To say nothing to keep track of it.

 

And of course you will never see this list on the Guardian, ABC, NBC, CBS, or on any mainstream news site. As the mainstream media supports Israel.

How can I boycott Microsoft and Google and stay connected?

Just now, JimCM said:

How can I boycott Microsoft and Google and stay connected?

 

Exactly! Am I supposed to stop drinking Coca Cola? It's crazy.

 

It's way too much effort. If you wanted to boycott all companies that do business with Israel it would be like a full time job.

 

It's very vexing.