Did you know that Citi is the largest foreign financial institution in Israel?

In 1999, Citi became the first foreign bank to set up shop in Israel — a move called “one of the most significant financial events in the history of Israel.” 25 years later, Citi is a financial backer of major Israeli corporations and “high net-worth” residents in the country.

Citi has facilitated the transfer of billions of dollars to defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of F-35 fighter jets — the most “lethal” military aircraft in the world. A March 2023 report from U.S. Congressional Research Services found that Citibank was the leading financial institution behind the sale of F-35 jets to Israel. 

Citi also boasts about its investments in Israeli tech companies, including firms involved in surveilling Palestinians.

Since October 2023, Citi has financed a $500 million bond to Israel and billions of dollars in bonds to war profiteers Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.

Join us for a teach-in at Citi's global headquarters to learn more about the bank's financing of genocide and occupation, and what we could do to step up and take action.