Al Jazeera · 2026-10-19
• What happened: Could your halal pension be funding Israel’s military? Could your halal pension be funding Israel’s military? HSBC’s ‘sharia-compliant’ fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military, raising questions about where the savings and investment of Muslims might end up going. Al Jazeera’s Lina-Sere... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Could your halal pension be funding Israel’s military?
HSBC’s ‘sharia-compliant’ fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military, raising questions about where the savings and investment of Muslims might end up going. Al Jazeera’s Lina-Serene explains.
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