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flag Wiltshire Council’s pension fund holds £13M in defence firms supplying Israel, sparking debate amid the Gaza war.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The council is developing a responsible investment policy but took no immediate action.

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