# Toyota Investigates Military Use of Its Forklifts by Israel

> Toyota says it's checking if its forklifts are being used by Israel's military after leaked videos show them moving weapons.
- Title: Toyota Investigates Military Use of Its Forklifts by Israel
- Summary: Toyota says it's checking if its forklifts are being used by Israel's military after leaked videos show them moving weapons.
- Keywords: toyota, israel military, forklift, weapons logistics, contract, military supply chain, Republika Online
- Source: Republika Online — https://news.republika.co.id/berita/tofwgr483/forklift-digunakan-untuk-angkut-senjata-dan-amunisi-militer-israel-ini-sikap-toyota
- Published: 2026-11-14T07:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: toyota, israel military, forklift, weapons logistics, contract, military supply chain, news
## Toyota Investigates Military Use
Toyota says it's checking if its forklifts are being used by Israel's military after leaked videos show them moving weapons.
## Leaked Videos Show Military Use
Middle East Eye found videos and photos of Toyota forklifts operating at weapons depots and ammunition factories in northern Israel.
## Contract Worth $49.8m Signed in 2024
Toyota signed a $49.8m contract with Israel's Ministry of Defense in 2024 for military-grade forklifts, which was never publicly disclosed.
## Toyota Claims Civilian Use Only
Toyota insists its forklifts are designed only for civilian cargo and warehouse use, not military applications.
## Investigation into Contract Violation
Toyota is reviewing evidence to determine if the contract was violated after military videos showed forklifts at weapons depots.
## Experts Warn of Sales Halt
Experts say Toyota's sales to Israel could be suspended due to weak due diligence on the contract amid accusations of war crimes.
## Key takeaway

Toyota is reviewing evidence that its forklifts are used by Israel's military for weapons logistics after a contract worth $49.8m was signed in 2024.