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Norway's $1.9 Trillion Fund Reassesses Israeli Investments Amid Outcry

8/7/2025

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Norway's massive $1.9 trillion sovereign wealth fund is set to reassess its investments in Israeli firms, focusing on Bet Shemesh Engines due to its ties to military actions in Gaza. This decision comes amid rising public outcry and ethical worries over human rights abuses, with the fund owning a $15 million stake in the company.

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Norway's massive $1.9 trillion sovereign wealth fund is set to reassess its investments in Israeli firms, focusing on Bet Shemesh Engines due to its ties to military actions in Gaza. This decision comes amid rising public outcry and ethical worries over human rights abuses, with the fund owning a $15 million stake in the company.