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

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/exclusive-toyota-reviewing-use-of-forklifts-by-israeli-military-after-mee-investigation-2/
- Published: 2026-11-15T17:14:49+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T18:42:51+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/exclusive-toyota-reviewing-use-forklifts-israeli-military-after-mee
- Topics: Middle East, World

## Key points

- Toyota is investigating reports of its forklifts at Israeli military sites.
- A 2024 supply contract was worth 158 million shekels.
- The company says its products are restricted to civilian use.

## Summary

Toyota says it is investigating whether its forklifts have been used by the Israeli military, after photographs and videos showed them at military sites and supporting army logistics. The inquiry follows reporting on a 2024 contract with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, raising questions about the company’s stated restrictions on military use.

The contract was worth 158 million shekels, or about $49.8 million, and covered the supply of forklifts. Toyota says agreements with the ministry and its Israeli reseller require its products to be used only for civilian purposes. After being shown footage from official Israeli military social media depicting forklifts at a missile and ammunition depot, a training base and a munitions factory, Toyota said it would investigate whether those agreements had been breached.

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