Norway sovereign wealth fund faces renewed scrutiny as Israeli holdings rise to $2.4bn
Norway's sovereign wealth fund is facing fresh criticism after the value of its remaining Israeli holdings rose sharply in the first half of 2026. The fund's investments in Israeli companies reached $2.4bn, according to the supplied report, even though it has not made new investments in Israeli firms since reducing its exposure last year. Campaign groups and charities say the gains deepen ethical concerns over links to companies connected with Israel's military and occupation infrastructure.The fund's Israeli holdings were cut from 61 companies to 29 last year, with the reduction justified at the time by what was described as the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 15:05 LONDON
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Trump administration set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel amid Gaza war
The Trump administration is reported to be preparing a multibillion-dollar weapons sale to Israel that would include 60,000 2,000-pound bombs, according to the supplied material. The package is said to have been informally notified to Congress, but it has not yet been officially confirmed by the administration. The reported transfer comes as the Gaza war and wider regional conflict continue to shape US-Israel relations.The supplied rows say the package would be worth $2.8 billion and would be funded largely through the US Foreign Military Financing scheme. They also say the munitions list includes 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s and 20,000 I-2000... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 16 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Israel warns of renewed Gaza war as deadly strikes and global security cases mount
Israel's defence minister has said it is only a matter of time before the country resumes full scale war in Gaza and presses ahead with a migration plan for Palestinians, even as the United States approved a major weapons sale to Israel. The comments point to a further hardening of the conflict after months of fighting and diplomatic pressure. 🔗In Gaza City, at least 20 people, including five children, were killed when a war damaged building collapsed in the Tal al Hawa area during rescue efforts. The collapse underlines the continuing danger from damaged infrastructure and the strain on emergency... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 16 Sep 2026 12:21 LONDON
