GOVERNANCE AUDIT: POLITICAL COMPLICITY AND IDEOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT ASSESSMENT
TARGET ENTITY: SIEMENS AG / SIEMENS ENERGY AG
Date: January 20, 2026
Classification: Deep Audit / Restricted Distribution
Auditor Role: Senior Political Risk Analyst & Governance Auditor
Subject: Exhaustive Audit of Siemens’ Corporate Governance, Operational Footprint, and Geopolitical Complicity regarding the State of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
.1. EXECUTIVE INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
1.1 Audit Scope and Strategic Objectives
This document constitutes a comprehensive, expert-level forensic audit of Siemens AG, its spin-off Siemens Energy AG, and their respective subsidiaries (collectively referred to herein as “Siemens” or “the Conglomerate”). The primary objective is to rigorously evaluate the entity’s “Political Complicity” concerning the State of Israel, the ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories, and the associated apparatus of surveillance, militarization, and apartheid.
The audit is designed to satisfy four Core Intelligence Requirements (CIRs) mandated by the client:
1.Governance Ideology: A forensic screening of the Board of Directors, CEO, and ownership structures for affiliations with Zionist advocacy groups and an analysis of the leadership’s ideological predisposition.
2.Lobbying & Trade: An investigation into the entity’s integration into the “Brand Israel” economic ecosystem, including bilateral trade chamber memberships and sponsorship of normalization events.
3.The “Safe Harbor” Test: A comparative geopolitical analysis measuring the consistency of the company’s human rights due diligence by contrasting its operational response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict (2022) against the Gaza crisis (2023–2025).
4.Internal Policy: An examination of internal corporate culture, neutrality policies, and disciplinary actions regarding Palestine solidarity to determine if enforcement aligns with genuine neutrality or ideological bias.
This report moves beyond surface-level analysis of commercial presence. It investigates the structural, infrastructural, and technological integration of Siemens into the Israeli state apparatus. The “Complicity Scale” utilized ranges from Neutrality (passive commercial presence) to Upper-Extreme (strategic, indispensable support for state violence or occupation).
1.2 Top-Level Assessment: Upper-Extreme Complicity
Based on an exhaustive review of financial filings, contract tenders, executive statements, and operational data, Siemens is assigned a complicity ranking of Upper-Extreme.
This classification is driven by the finding that Siemens does not merely operate within the Israeli market; it actively constructs the critical infrastructure that sustains the state’s ability to project power, maintain energy security, and mobilize its military-industrial complex. The firm’s “Safe Harbor” failure is catastrophic, revealing a distinct and racially stratified application of corporate morality where European security triggers immediate divestment, while Israeli security justifies “deeply rooted” endurance despite plausible genocide.
Key Risk Drivers:
●Strategic Energy Integration: Siemens Energy is the technological keystone of the Great Sea Interconnector (formerly EuroAsia Interconnector), a multi-billion euro project designed to end Israel’s energy isolation and physically link the Israeli grid—which integrates illegal West Bank settlements—to the European Union.
●Logistics of Occupation: Siemens Mobility provides the rolling stock and maintenance for Israel Railways, including the controversial A1 Fast Line which traverses occupied Palestinian land in the West Bank, serving an exclusive Israeli commuter base and facilitating the sustainability of the settlement enterprise.
●The Digital Arsenal: Through its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software suites (Teamcenter, Solid Edge), Siemens Digital Industries Software serves as the “digital nervous system” for Israel’s Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and primary arms manufacturers (Elbit, Rafael), enabling the design and lifecycle management of the weaponry deployed in Gaza.
●Ideological Governance: The Supervisory Board and Executive leadership, anchored by Chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe, have explicitly aligned the corporate identity with Israeli state security narratives under the guise of “German Responsibility,” actively encouraging investment in Israel during the height of the Gaza bombardment.
1.3 Summary Evidence Matrix
| Intelligence Domain
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Risk Rating
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Critical Evidence Point
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| Governance Ideology
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Critical
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Chairman Snabe declared Oct 7 a “wake-up call” and opened TASE trading in Sept 2024, urging investment during the war.1
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| Safe Harbor Test
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Failed
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Total market exit from Russia in 2022 citing “moral duty” 2 vs. affirmation of being “deeply rooted” in Israel in 2023/24.3
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| Infrastructure
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Severe
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Preferred contractor for Great Sea Interconnector converter stations, linking settlement-integrated grid to EU.4
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| Military Tech
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Severe
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Continued licensing of Teamcenter/Solid Edge software to IMOD and defense firms during Gaza genocide.6
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| Settlement Economy
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High
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Supply chain integration with Extal, a manufacturer located in the illegal Mishor Adumim settlement industrial zone.6
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.2. GOVERNANCE IDEOLOGY: THE ARCHITECTURE OF COMPLICITY
This section analyzes the ideological footprint of Siemens’ leadership. In the context of German corporate governance, “ideology” is often framed as “historical responsibility.” However, the audit reveals that this responsibility has been weaponized to shield the corporation from accountability for its role in sustaining Israeli apartheid, transforming “Never Again” from a universal human rights pledge into a specific geopolitical allegiance to the State of Israel.
2.1 The Supervisory Board: Profiles in Alignment
The Supervisory Board, comprising shareholder representatives and labor representatives (IG Metall), exhibits a uniform pro-Israel consensus. There is no evidence of dissent regarding the company’s deepening ties to the Israeli defense and settlement sectors.
2.1.1 Jim Hagemann Snabe (Chairman, Siemens AG)
Jim Hagemann Snabe is the central figure in defining Siemens’ current geopolitical stance. His portfolio extends beyond Siemens to the World Economic Forum (Board of Trustees), Northvolt, and formerly Maersk and SAP. His ideological alignment is active, not passive.
●Active Wartime Advocacy: In September 2024, nearly a year into the Gaza conflict—with casualty counts exceeding 40,000 and widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure—Snabe traveled to Tel Aviv to open trading at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE).
●The “Wake Up Call” Doctrine: Snabe stated publicly that the events of October 7 were a “wake-up call on the importance of Israel”.1 He explicitly urged that “there is no better time to invest in Israel”.1
○Analyst Note: This statement is highly significant. It signals to global capital that the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is not a deterrent but a catalyst for deeper investment. By framing the conflict as a validation of Israel’s “importance,” Snabe aligns Siemens’ corporate power with the state’s survival and military objectives, effectively underwriting the war effort with his reputation.
●Globalist Integration: As a Trustee of the WEF 7, Snabe operates within a transatlantic consensus that views Israel as a strategic outpost of Western technological and economic interests. His advocacy ensures that Siemens remains a pillar of this geopolitical architecture.
2.1.2 Roland Busch (President and CEO, Siemens AG)
Roland Busch has operationalized the board’s ideology into a rigid policy of “business continuity” in Israel, contrasting sharply with his “moral” leadership on Russia.
●The “Deeply Rooted” Defense: In response to the 2023 controversy regarding an alleged boycott clause in a Turkish rail contract (see Section 6), Busch’s communications team issued a definitive statement: “We have been active in Israel for around 60 years… and are deeply rooted there”.3 This phrase—”deeply rooted”—is not accidental. It is a strategic communication designed to reassure Israeli stakeholders that Siemens sees its presence as existential and permanent, immune to external political pressure or BDS campaigns.
●The “Never Again” Campaign: Busch led Siemens in joining over 100 German companies in a full-page advertisement titled “Never Again is Now”.8 While condemning the Hamas attacks is a standard corporate response, the specific framing of “standing with Israel” without a concurrent acknowledgment of Palestinian rights or international law violations suggests a deliberate conflation of “Jewish safety” with “Israeli state impunity.”
2.1.3 The “Staatsräson” Factor and IG Metall
The composition of the board includes powerful figures from the German political and labor establishment who enforce the doctrine of Staatsräson (Reason of State)—the idea that Israel’s security is Germany’s reason of state.
●Sigmar Gabriel (Supervisory Board, Siemens Energy): As the former German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor, Gabriel 9 embodies the German political consensus. His presence on the board ensures that Siemens Energy’s strategic decisions—such as the Great Sea Interconnector—are viewed through the lens of German foreign policy, which prioritizes Israeli energy security over Palestinian sovereignty.
●IG Metall Representatives (Jürgen Kerner, etc.): Half the board represents employees, predominantly via the IG Metall union.9 While unions typically advocate for human rights, IG Metall has historically maintained close ties with the Histadrut (Israeli labor federation) and has been hesitant to support BDS or divestment, viewing such actions through the lens of German historical guilt. 40 shows joint declarations against discrimination, but in practice, this “anti-discrimination” stance is often utilized to categorize anti-Zionist critique as antisemitism, thereby silencing internal dissent regarding the occupation.
2.2 Board Screening for Zionist Advocacy
The audit screened leadership for affiliations with specific advocacy groups (AIPAC, CFI, JNF). While direct membership rosters are opaque, the functional behavior of the board mirrors the objectives of these groups.
●Implicit Alignment: The behaviors exhibited—lobbying for anti-boycott legislation compliance (Illinois certification 11), opening TASE trading 1, and sponsoring “Innovation Days” 12—fulfill the strategic goals of AIPAC and the British-Israel Chamber of Commerce, even if card-carrying membership is not public.
●Dr. Hubert Lienhard (Siemens Energy Supervisory Board): A member of various German enterprises, Lienhard fits the profile of the German industrialist elite which maintains the “special relationship” with Israel as a cornerstone of trade policy.
Audit Conclusion on Governance: Siemens’ governance is ideologically captured. The leadership does not operate from a position of commercial neutrality. Instead, they view the support of the Israeli economy as a moral imperative derived from German history, which paradoxically leads them to finance and equip a regime accused of apartheid and genocide.
.3. THE “SAFE HARBOR” TEST: A STUDY IN GEOPOLITICAL HYPOCRISY
The “Safe Harbor” test evaluates whether a corporation applies its human rights and conflict zone policies consistently across different geographies. A discrepancy indicates that policies are political tools rather than ethical baselines.
3.1 The Russia Precedent (2022): The Moral High Ground
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Siemens executed one of the most rapid and comprehensive market exits in modern corporate history.
●The Narrative of Morality: CEO Roland Busch declared the invasion a “turning point in history” and stated that “financial figures must take a back seat in the face of the tragedy”.13 This established a precedent: Siemens is willing to sacrifice profit for human rights.
●Operational Execution:
○Immediate Suspension: Siemens was “one of the first companies” to halt all new business and international deliveries to Russia and Belarus.14
○Total Liquidation: By May 2022, the company announced an orderly wind-down of all industrial operations.15
○Financial Cost: The exit resulted in a charge of approximately €600 million in Q2 2022 alone, with further costs incurred subsequently.13
○Sanctions Vigilance: Siemens proactively implemented measures to prevent third-party evasion of sanctions, blocking the indirect flow of CNC controllers to Russia.14
○Rail Maintenance: Siemens halted maintenance on the high-speed Velaro RUS trains (Sapsan), degrading Russia’s transport infrastructure.15
3.2 The Gaza Reality (2023–2025): The Profit Imperative
In stark contrast, Siemens’ response to the destruction of Gaza—which international courts have flagged as plausibly genocidal—has been characterized by doubling down on commitment.
●Business Continuity: Instead of “financial figures taking a back seat,” Siemens Israel CEO Zahi Golan emphasized “business continuity” and the provision of solutions for “essential infrastructures” during the war.16
●Maintenance of Apartheid Infrastructure: Unlike the Russian rail halt, Siemens Mobility continues to service Israel Railways.17 This includes the A1 line which serves the occupation.
●Defense of Contracts: When challenged on the ethics of the EuroAsia Interconnector or rail projects, Siemens retreats to legalistic defenses: “Siemens was not involved in the construction” or “internal reviews found it compliant”.17 The “moral duty” cited in Russia is entirely absent.
●Investment vs. Divestment: While liquidating assets in Russia, Siemens actively sought to grow its footprint in Israel during the war, engaging in the “Fast Track” funding program of the Israel Innovation Authority in 2024 to support Israeli tech firms during the “Iron Swords” war.18
3.3 Comparative Data Analysis
| Metric
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Russia (2022)
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Israel (2023-2025)
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Analysis
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| Operational Status
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Total Exit / Liquidation
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“Deeply Rooted” / Expansion
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Double Standard
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| Justification
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“Moral Duty” / Human Rights
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“Business Continuity” / Contractual Obligation
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Hypocrisy
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| Financial Impact
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Accepted €600M+ Loss
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Sought R&D Grants / Sponsored Events
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Profit Over Rights
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| Sanctions
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Exceeded legal requirements
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Ignored ICJ rulings; continued military supply
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Complicity
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| Railways
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Servicing Halted (Velaro RUS)
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Servicing Continued (Desiro HC)
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Direct Support
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Audit Conclusion: Siemens fails the Safe Harbor test. The company’s human rights policy is revealed to be a geopolitical instrument, deployed only when aligned with Western foreign policy (Ukraine) and suspended when it conflicts with it (Palestine).
.4. STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE I: THE GREAT SEA INTERCONNECTOR
“Plugging the Settlements into Europe”
The Great Sea Interconnector (formerly EuroAsia Interconnector) represents the most significant strategic complicity risk for Siemens Energy. It is a mega-project intended to link the power grids of Israel, Cyprus, and Greece via the world’s longest subsea HVDC cable.
4.1 Technical and Strategic Scope
●The Hardware: Siemens Energy has been selected as the preferred contractor for the construction of the Voltage Source Converter (VSC) stations.4 While Nexans (France) is supplying the cable, Siemens provides the critical technology that allows the electricity to be converted and transmitted.
●Capacity: The project is designed for a Stage 1 capacity of 1,000 MW, expandable to 2,000 MW.4
●Geopolitical Function: The project aims to end Israel’s “energy isolation.” Historically, Israel has been an energy island due to hostile relations with neighbors. This project integrates Israel into the European grid, providing energy security that immunizes the state from regional boycotts or energy shortages.
4.2 The Settlement Connection: A Legal Minefield
The audit identifies a critical legal and ethical violation in the design of this project.
●Grid Integration: The project connects the national grid of Israel to Europe. Israel’s national grid is not confined to the 1967 borders; it is fully integrated with the illegal settlements in the Occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.20
●De Facto Annexation: Electricity generated in Israel—or imported from Europe via the Siemens-built converters—flows seamlessly to settlements. There is no technical mechanism to “unplug” the settlements. Therefore, the Great Sea Interconnector physically integrates the settlement enterprise into the European energy market.
●PHROC Warning: In 2022, the Palestinian Human Rights Organizations Council (PHROC) issued an open letter to the Siemens Energy Board, explicitly warning that the project contributes to “de facto annexation” and “recognition” of illegal settlements.22 Siemens Energy disregarded this warning, proceeding with the tender process.
4.3 Current Status (2024-2025) and Delays
The project continues to advance despite significant geopolitical friction.
●Regulatory Deadlock: Throughout 2024 and 2025, the project faced delays due to disputes between the Cypriot and Greek regulatory authorities (CERA and RAE) regarding cost-sharing and geopolitical risk.23
●Turkey’s Objection: Turkey has objected to the route, which passes through waters it claims. This has increased the “geopolitical risk” premium of the project.23
●Siemens’ Continued Role: Despite these delays, Siemens remains the designated contractor for the converter stations. In late 2024, reports indicated that a contract signing with Siemens was imminent or in the final study phase.25 The Greek grid operator IPTO (ADMIE) has taken over as the project promoter and confirmed Siemens’ ongoing role in preparing necessary studies.5
Audit Insight: Siemens is not a passive vendor here; it is a strategic partner in a project that the EU has labeled a “Project of Common Interest” (PCI), thereby utilizing EU public funds to subsidize Israeli occupation infrastructure.
.5. STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE II: MOBILITY & THE LOGISTICS OF OCCUPATION
Siemens Mobility is the backbone of Israel’s railway modernization, a project that has profound implications for the spatial domination of the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
5.1 The Desiro HC Contract and the A1 Fast Line
In 2018, Siemens Mobility signed a landmark contract worth approx. €900 million to supply 60 Desiro HC double-decker electric trains.26
●The A1 Fast Line: These trains are deployed on the A1 high-speed line connecting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. This line was controversial from its inception because it crosses the Green Line into the occupied West Bank in two distinct areas (Latrun and Mevasseret Zion).6
●Land Seizure: The construction of the line involved the confiscation of privately owned Palestinian land. However, the service is exclusively for Israeli citizens and settlers commuting between the major cities. It bypasses Palestinian communities, treating the West Bank merely as a transit corridor for Israeli convenience.
●Complicity: By supplying the rolling stock for this specific line, Siemens makes the project operational. A railway track without trains is useless; Siemens provides the utility.
5.2 Supply Chain Contamination: Extal and Mishor Adumim
A forensic review of the supply chain reveals direct financial flows to the settlement economy.
●The Link: To meet “reciprocal procurement” (offset) obligations required by the Israeli government, Siemens contracted with Extal, an Israeli aluminum manufacturer.6
●The Location: Extal is located in the Mishor Adumim industrial zone. Mishor Adumim is an illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank.
●Violation: Contracting with a settlement-based company is a violation of the UN Guiding Principles and OECD Guidelines. It directly supports the economic viability of the settlement enterprise. Siemens cannot claim ignorance of the location of its suppliers.
5.3 Long-Term Entrenchment: The Ashkelon Depot
Siemens did not just sell trains; it built a maintenance depot in Ashkelon and signed a 15-year maintenance contract.26
●Significance: This binds Siemens to the Israeli transport network until at least the mid-2030s. It ensures that Siemens technicians and technology will be keeping the “Apartheid Trains” running for a generation.
.6. THE DIGITAL MILITARY-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
While heavy infrastructure is visible, Siemens’ contribution to the Israeli military apparatus via software and dual-use technology is perhaps its most lethal form of complicity.
6.1 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software produces the Teamcenter, NX, and Solid Edge suites. These are not generic office tools; they are complex engineering platforms used to design, simulate, and manage the manufacturing of sophisticated machinery.
●The Clients: The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD), Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and RAFAEL are all documented users of Siemens PLM software.6
●The Distributor: These licenses are often managed through McKit Systems, a subsidiary of the Malam Team, which serves as Siemens’ channel partner for the defense sector.6
●The “Chocolate Milk Drone”: Evidence suggests that Aeronautics Defense Systems utilizes Siemens technology. Aeronautics is infamous for the “Chocolate Milk Drone” (Pegasus 120) used to drop skunk water on Palestinian protesters.27
●Wartime Renewals: The audit found that the IMOD renewed licenses for Siemens software (Teamcenter, Solid Edge) in contracts totaling at least $1 million between November 2023 and June 2024.6
○Analyst Note: This occurred during the active bombardment of Gaza. Siemens software is likely being used in real-time to manage the logistics, repair, and modification of weapon systems being deployed against civilians. This constitutes direct material support for the war effort.
6.2 The Technion Partnership: The Cyber-Physical Loop
Siemens maintains a deep, strategic partnership with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, a university deeply embedded in Israel’s military R&D complex.
●The Hacker Incident: In 2022/2024, Technion researchers (Nadav Adir, Alon Dankner) successfully hacked Siemens’ “secure” controllers.28 Instead of an adversarial response, this led to a collaborative loop where Siemens utilized the Israeli research to patch its global systems.
○Implication: This relationship strengthens Siemens’ global product security while validating Technion’s cyber capabilities—capabilities that feed directly into Unit 8200 and Israeli offensive cyber warfare divisions.
●Medical Imaging: Siemens provided the first Magnetom Prisma MRI scanner to Technion’s research center.30 While medical research is civilian, the partnership reinforces the prestige and capabilities of an institution that is a primary engine of Israeli military technology.
6.3 Surveillance and Prisons
●Orad Group & Gilboa Prison: Siemens partner Orad Group has installed Siemens fire detection and security systems in Israeli prisons, including Gilboa Prison.6 Gilboa is a high-security facility detaining Palestinian political prisoners. Siemens technology helps secure the facility, implicating the company in the Israeli incarceration system.
.7. LOBBYING, TRADE, AND “BRAND ISRAEL”
Siemens actively participates in the construction of the “Brand Israel” narrative, portraying the state as a hub of innovation rather than an occupying power.
7.1 The “Ecosystem” Strategy
Siemens executives, such as Zvi Feuer, have explicitly stated their goal to build an “Israeli-German ecosystem“.32
●Innovation Days: Siemens sponsors “Innovation Days” and infrastructure conferences in Tel Aviv.12 These events normalize business relations and encourage foreign direct investment (FDI) into Israel.
●Siemens Dynamo: This is Siemens’ open innovation program in Israel.33 It scouts Israeli startups for integration into Siemens’ global portfolio. This provides a critical exit route and scaling mechanism for Israeli tech firms, many of which are founded by veterans of military intelligence units.
●Investments: In 2024, amidst the war, Siemens joined a $51 million Series D funding round for proteanTecs, an Israeli chip monitoring startup.34 This demonstrates that capital flows continued to accelerate during the conflict.
7.2 The Turkey Boycott Allegation (2023)
A critical incident revealing Siemens’ loyalty to Israel occurred in 2023.
●The Allegation: Reports surfaced that Siemens signed a contract with Turkish State Railways containing a clause to boycott Israel, a requirement for Islamic Development Bank funding.3
●The Denial: Siemens vehemently denied the allegation. A spokesman stated: “We have been active in Israel for around 60 years… and are deeply rooted there“.3
●Significance: When faced with a choice between a lucrative Turkish contract and its reputation as a pro-Israel entity, Siemens prioritized the latter. The explicit affirmation of being “deeply rooted” was a signal to Western markets and Israeli partners that its allegiance is non-negotiable.
.8. INTERNAL POLICY & SOCIAL LICENSE
The audit examined how Siemens manages the friction between its corporate actions and social pressure.
8.1 “Siemens Hall” and Student Occupations
The company’s reputational toxicity has spilled over into the academic sphere.
●Cal Poly Humboldt: In April 2024, pro-Palestine student protesters occupied Siemens Hall.36 While this building is a university asset named after the company (likely due to historical donation/affiliation), the students targeted it specifically as a symbol of the “military-industrial complex” and demanded divestment.
○Analyst Note: The fact that a building bearing the Siemens name became the focal point of an anti-genocide occupation highlights the severe erosion of the brand’s social license among the younger generation.
●Cambridge Protests: Activists from “This Is Not A Drill” smashed the glass doors of Siemens’ office in Cambridge, UK, citing the EuroAsia Interconnector and BDS lists.38
8.2 Internal Neutrality vs. Bias
●IG Metall’s Role: The IG Metall union, which holds half the supervisory board seats, issued a joint statement with Siemens against discrimination.40 However, the union’s leadership generally adheres to the German consensus that anti-Zionism equates to antisemitism. This creates an internal culture where Palestine solidarity is likely to be policed as “discriminatory,” while Snabe’s pro-Israel advocacy is celebrated as “responsibility.”
.9. DETAILED COMPLICITY RANKING
Based on the Complicity Scale (Neutrality -> Upper-Extreme), Siemens is assessed as follows:
9.1 Evaluation Factors
1.Materiality: Does the company provide essential goods? YES (Power, Rail, Military Software).
2.Strategic Value: Is the support replaceable? NO (Siemens Energy’s VSC tech and Siemens Mobility’s rolling stock are bespoke, long-term dependencies).
3.Governance Intent: Is the complicity accidental or intentional? INTENTIONAL (Leadership actively advocates for investment during war).
4.Human Rights Diligence: Did they mitigate risks? NO (Failed Safe Harbor test; ignored PHROC warnings).
9.2 Audit Rating: UPPER-EXTREME
Siemens is indistinguishable from the state infrastructure of Israel. It powers the grid, moves the commuters (and settlers), and provides the software tools for the defense industry.
.10. CONCLUSION
The audit concludes that Siemens AG and Siemens Energy AG are fundamentally compromised entities regarding Political Complicity with the Israeli occupation.
The corporation has effectively constructed a “State-Building” role for itself. By linking the Israeli settlement grid to Europe via the Great Sea Interconnector, Siemens is arguably the single most important international corporate enabler of the de facto annexation of the West Bank. By supplying the A1 Fast Line trains, it normalizes the seizure of Palestinian land for Israeli transit. By licensing Teamcenter to the IMOD during the Gaza genocide, it crosses the line into direct support for military operations.
The failure of the “Safe Harbor” test—exiting Russia for moral reasons while deepening “roots” in Israel—exposes a corporate culture where human rights are subordinate to geopolitical alignment. For risk managers and governance auditors, Siemens represents a Tier 1 Complicity Risk, subject to potential legal liability under emerging supply chain due diligence laws (e.g., German LkSG) and severe reputational damage.
.TABLE: COMPLICITY EVIDENCE LOG
| SECTOR
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PROJECT / CONTRACT
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EVIDENCE ID
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COMPLICITY MECHANISM
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| Energy
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Great Sea Interconnector
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4
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Connecting settlement-integrated grid to EU; cementing annexation.
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| Transport
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Israel Railways (Desiro HC)
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17
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Rolling stock for A1 line crossing Green Line; 15-year maintenance.
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| Supply Chain
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Extal (Supplier)
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6
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Direct procurement from Mishor Adumim settlement industrial zone.
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| Military
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PLM Software (Teamcenter)
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6
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Essential design software for IMOD/Elbit; renewed during Gaza war.
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| Governance
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TASE Opening
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1
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Chairman Snabe urging investment in Israel during active conflict.
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| Prisons
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Gilboa Prison Systems
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6
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Fire/Security systems via Orad Group in political prison.
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| Finance
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Innovation Authority Grants
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18
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Participating in R&D funding tracks during “Iron Swords” war.
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END OF REPORT
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