The sovereign-wealth fund returned 5.7% in the first half, driven by strong stock-market performance, particularly in the financial sector.

Opposition politicians and activists call on $2tn fund to review the 50 Israeli companies still in its portfolio

Managers of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund say it has sold its shares in 11 Israeli companies, a move that they say reduces its holdings in the country against the backdrop of the “serious humanitarian crisis” in Gaza.