# 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/
- Published: 2026-11-13T11:14:53+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-toyota-investigating-use-forklifts-israeli-military-mee-investigation
- Topics: Cybersecurity, Middle East, Technology, World

## Key points

- Toyota is investigating military use of its forklifts in Israel.
- A 2024 defence ministry contract was worth about $49.8 million.
- Toyota says it may act if civilian-use agreements were breached.

## Summary

Toyota Material Handling is investigating whether forklifts supplied to Israel have been used by the military in breach of agreements restricting them to civilian purposes. The review follows an investigation that found the vehicles at military logistics and weapons sites, raising questions about how Toyota assessed the risks of a large sale during the Gaza war.

A 2024 contract with Israel’s Ministry of Defense was valued at about 158 million shekels, or $49.8 million, and was expected to conclude in 2026. Footage from official Israeli military social media showed forklifts at a missile and ammunition depot, a Logistics Corps training base and a munitions factory. The article says the contract could represent hundreds of vehicles, though the number purchased is not specified; Toyota said it may act to prevent unauthorised or inappropriate use.

## Coverage

- [Middle East Eye: Exclusive: Toyota reviewing use of forklifts by Israeli military after MEE investigation](https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusive-toyota-investigating-use-forklifts-israeli-military-mee-investigation)
- [Middle East Eye: Toyota reviewing use of forklifts by Israeli military after MEE investigation](https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/toyota-reviewing-use-forklifts-israeli-military-after-mee-investigation)

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