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Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund Divests from Israeli Companies, Citing Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

HeadlineAug 12, 2025

The government of Norway said Monday it would divest its $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund from 11 Israeli companies, citing the “serious humanitarian crisis” in Gaza. The announcement came after the newspaper Aftenposten revealed the fund held shares of the firm Bet Shemesh Engines Limited, which provides services and fighter jet parts to Israel’s military.

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