In a further statement to Kfm, a spokesperson said: "There is no more product ever going to leave Ireland for Israel. This was the wish long held by us all here."
U.S.-based Powell Electronics has announced it will cease all shipments from its Clane facility to Israel, following sustained public pressure and protests at its Clane warehouse.
In a statement issued to Kfm, a company spokesperson said, “There is no more product ever going to leave Ireland for Israel".
The move comes in response to growing scrutiny over the company’s alleged ties to Israel’s defence industry and escalating local opposition.
The controversy began after investigative outlet The Ditch reported that Powell Electronics had sent shipments to Elbit Systems Cyclone, a plant in Karmiel, Israel, in October and November 2024.
Elbit Systems is widely known as one of the largest suppliers of military equipment to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
The report claims the shipments may have included components used in F-35 and F-16 fighter jets.
The revelations triggered a protest outside Powell’s facility in Clane today, organised by members of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
Speaking to Kfm, Kildare member Siobhain Grogan said that many in the community felt compelled to act.
She called on the company to clarify the nature and end use of the components shipped to Israel.
In a statement provided to investigative website The Currency and seen by Kfm, Powell Electronics defended its activities, stating: “It is important to clarify that neither Powell Electronics nor any of our personnel in Ireland are involved, directly or indirectly, in supporting the conflict in Palestine.
In a further statement to Kfm, a spokesperson said: "There is no more product ever going to leave Ireland for Israel. This was the wish long held by us all here."
The spokesperson argued that the article published by the Ditch "lacks crucial context regarding product applications and end-user implementation."
"Our products are specifically designed for U.S. platforms, such as the F-35 and upgraded F-16 radar systems. The circuit boards in question are ultimately intended for use within the United States," they said.
They added: "Our commitment lies in supporting technologies that protect the EU, NATO, and the United States, thereby contributing to the defense framework that includes Ireland - a coalition of nations and multinational defense companies, some based in Israel, dedicated to safeguarding the EU against aggression."
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