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Wiltshire Council’s pension fund holds £13M in defence firms supplying Israel, sparking debate amid the Gaza war.
Wiltshire Council’s pension fund holds £13 million in aerospace and defence companies linked to the Israel-Palestine conflict, according to a November 20 report.
Of its £3.6 billion portfolio, about 0.47%—£16.7 million—was invested in firms like Safran, Embraer, TransDigm Group, and Hindustan Aeronautics, which supply military equipment to Israel.
The council does not invest directly in Israeli banks or companies but allows holdings in defence firms supplying Israel, which remains legal under UK law.
The issue emerged after a councillor raised concerns in October amid the ongoing war in Gaza, where over 69,000 people have been killed since October 7, 2023.
The council is developing a responsible investment policy but took no immediate action.
El fondo de pensiones del Consejo de Wiltshire tiene 13 millones de libras esterlinas en empresas de defensa que suministran a Israel, provocando un debate en medio de la guerra de Gaza.