General Electric

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The three companies that originated from General Electric (GE) have historically and currently collaborated with Israel in various vital sectors, including defense, energy, and healthcare. GE's role (specifically its defense and aerospace division, GE Aerospace) in supporting the Israeli military in its wars and military operations primarily revolves around supplying jet engines, spare parts, and providing technical support and maintenance services to the Israeli Air Force and Navy. The company supplies Israeli fighter jets with advanced jet engines, such as those powering F-15 aircraft (of all variants) and Apache helicopters, in addition to providing spare parts, maintenance, and technical support for these engines. The United States has approved massive military deals for Israel, including advanced F-15IA aircraft (based on the F-15EX), which are powered exclusively by GE's advanced engines. GE engines (particularly the T700 series) power Israeli helicopters used for close air support, precision missile launches, and troop transport. As a result of its pivotal role in operating military equipment, human rights organizations and international boycott movements (such as BDS) classify General Electric as one of the most prominent companies complicit in Israeli wars. The company faces ongoing pressure and protests from shareholder and student groups both within and outside the United States, demanding an end to its defense contracts with Israel. The Israeli Ministry of Defense has long-term contracts with GE Defense to continue supplying original spare parts for F-15 fighter jet engines and Apache and Black Hawk helicopters. -- Listed on NYSE (GE), General Electric is backed by leading sovereign wealth funds, most notably NBIM and GIC.