16 September 2026

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide

As Gaza is being destroyed, the so-called oil fund enjoys robust returns from companies linked to Israel's military.

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