Exclusive: Toyota reviewing use of forklifts by Israeli military after MEE investigation

Toyota is conducting an investigation into the use of its forklifts by the Israeli military following an investigation by Middle East Eye (MEE). The probe was prompted by the discovery of photos and videos showing the vehicles at weapons and munitions storage sites, supplying frontline units, and assisting the army’s Logistics Corps.

This comes in the wake of a 158m-shekel ($49.8m) contract between Toyota and Israel’s Ministry of Defense for forklift supply, signed in 2024 during the peak of the Gaza war. Toyota asserts that their vehicles are not meant for military use, stating they have agreements with both the defense ministry and their official reseller in Israel to ensure civil use only.

However, MEE shared footage from Israeli military social media channels showing Toyota forklifts at various military locations, prompting the company to investigate whether these agreements were violated.

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