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Does Morgan Stanley support Israel?

Support documentedupdated 2026-05-12

Yes — Morgan Stanley has documented support for Israel on record. Every claim below links to its source.

Filed under: Banks & financial companies · Companies that support Israel

Background

Morgan Stanley's documented Israel ties are operational: a Tel Aviv office since 2001 and, from May 2026, a primary-dealer role in Israeli government bonds. Unlike peers such as Goldman Sachs ($2 million) or the Citi Foundation ($1 million), no verified Morgan Stanley corporate donation to Israel-specific relief after October 7, 2023 was found. After the attacks the firm told its Israel employees to work from home, and its Philanthropy Management arm published a guide to charities providing humanitarian relief in both Israel and Gaza. Its affiliated donor-advised fund, Morgan Stanley GIFT, distributed about $5.7 million in 2023 to nonprofits aiding the crisis in Israel and Gaza — but those grants are recommended and funded by client donors, not by the corporation.

Calcalist / CTech (banks' responses, Oct 2023) Ynet News (US banks' aid announcements) Morgan Stanley Philanthropy Management — giving guide (PDF) Morgan Stanley GIFT 2023 Annual Impact Report (PDF)

Timeline of documented support

20002004200820122016202020242001 — Operations in Israel: Israel operations (Tel Aviv office)Operations in Israel20012026-05 — Operations in Israel: State of Israel (government bond market)Operations in Israel2026-05

Documented support

TypeDateAmountRecipientSources
Operations in Israel2026-05-12—State of Israel (government bond market)
Became the 13th bank — and eighth foreign bank — to join Israel's primary dealer programme for government bonds, per an Israeli Finance Ministry announcement that called the move a sign of confidence in the Israeli economy. The role commits the bank to market-making in Israeli sovereign debt to deepen liquidity and lower Israel's financing costs.
Operations in Israel2001—Israel operations (Tel Aviv office)
Has covered the Israeli market since 1993 and opened a Tel Aviv office in 2001 (Millennium Tower, 17 HaArba'a Street), operating locally as Morgan Stanley (Israel) Ltd. with investment banking and institutional coverage of Israeli clients.

Frequently asked questions

Did Morgan Stanley donate money to Israel or Israeli causes?

We have no records of cash donations, but Morgan Stanley has documented support of other kinds (Operations in Israel). See the records on this page.

Where does this information come from?

Every record on this page links to its source — news reports, official company statements, tax filings, or government records. 9 distinct sources are cited for Morgan Stanley. Our methodology page explains the full verification process.

Sources & citations

Record last updated: 2026-05-12

Companies with documented support