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Qatar blocks Volkswagen's deal with Israeli Rafael for 'Iron Dome' components
Volkswagen's deal with the Israeli company Rafael to produce components for the 'Iron Dome' missile defense system at the Osnaabrück plant has been blocked by Qatari investors, BILD reports. The Qatar Investment Authority owns 10.4% of Volkswagen shares and controls 17% of voting rights, giving it significant influence over company decisions.