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Irish company NorthStandard EU DAC insured the Holger G, a Portuguese vessel transporting 440 tonnes of munitions to Israel. The cargo included 175 tonnes of artillery projectiles and 140 tonnes of mortar bomb components, originating from India and stopping in Egypt.

The ship's journey involved passing through Spanish waters and was linked to arms produced by IMI Systems and Elbit Systems. Amnesty International criticized states facilitating arms transfers to Israel, urging compliance with international legal obligations. The GAA faces protests over its sponsorship ties with Allianz, a company previously linked to Israeli defense firms.