Magal Security Systems

Category: Challenging

Israeli perimeter security company that built sections of the illegal West Bank separation wall, Gaza barrier, and operates systems in Israeli settlements

Listing: NASDAQ HQ: Israel Website Updated: 6 Jan 2026

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Dror Sharon
Chief Executive Officer
Leads company's international expansion strategy
Public contact: Via corporate website or investor relations

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Legal & Compliance

ICJ ruled West Bank separation wall illegal in 2004; company markets involvement in wall construction as credential; products operate in settlements illegal under international law

Financial & Investor

Listed on NASDAQ (MAGS); exposed to ESG divestment pressure and shareholder activism regarding documented role in occupation infrastructure

Reputational & Brand

Directly responsible for constructing barriers imprisoning Palestinian population; markets 'Israel's most difficult border' experience internationally

Operational & Supply Chain

International contracts risk cancellation as clients learn of occupation involvement; protests target company's international expansion

Strategic Analysis

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CHALLENGING PRIORITY TARGET MONITORING TARGET Strategic Vulnerability → Severity → Severity: 8.5, Vulnerability: 5.5

High severity, lower vulnerability — requires long-term divestment pressure

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Magal Security Systems represents the commercial face of Israel's physical occupation infrastructure. The company was awarded $15 million to build 170km of the West Bank separation wall that the International Court of Justice ruled illegal in 2004. It constructed the Gaza barrier from 2002 and completed the "Iron Wall" smart fence upgrade in December 2021. Who Profits documents the company also operates systems within Israeli settlements. Magal actively markets its "world's most difficult border" experience to win international contracts, effectively monetising Palestinian imprisonment for global export.

Key Leverage Points

  • NASDAQ Listing: Public company (MAGS) exposed to shareholder activism and ESG divestment campaigns
  • ICJ Illegality: Direct involvement in infrastructure ruled illegal by International Court of Justice creates legal liability for partners
  • Marketing Strategy: Company promotes occupation credentials internationally, providing documented evidence of complicity
  • Settlement Operations: Who Profits documents operations in settlements illegal under international law

Evidence Summary

The evidence against Magal is comprehensive and indisputable. The company's own marketing materials boast of experience building the West Bank wall, Gaza barrier, and "Israel's most difficult borders." Who Profits research documents specific contract values ($15 million for wall sections) and settlement operations. The company's executives have publicly discussed their products' role in controlling Palestinian movement. International expansion to markets like India's border security program directly trades on occupation expertise.

Engagement Strategy

Target NASDAQ-listed stock through ESG investor engagement and divestment campaigns. Engage institutional investors on compliance risks from involvement in ICJ-ruled illegal infrastructure. Pressure international clients considering Magal contracts to review human rights implications. Support local campaigns against Magal's international expansion by documenting occupation role. Advocate for procurement policies excluding companies involved in construction of barriers declared illegal under international law.

Evidence & Sources

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NGO
2024-01-01
Who Profits: Magal Security Systems Profile

Documents Magal's $15 million contract for 170km of separation wall and operations in Israeli settlements

Open source
NGO
2021-12-01
CAAT: Magal Company Profile

Details Magal's role in border security systems marketed based on occupation experience

Open source
News
2018-10-23
Gaza Fence Design Limitations

Magal executive discusses Gaza barrier design as company completed Iron Wall smart fence upgrade

Open source
News
2017-01-30
Israeli Firm That Imprisons Gaza Aims to Build Trump's Wall

Electronic Intifada report on Magal's international expansion using occupation infrastructure credentials

Open source
Report
2004-07-09
ICJ Advisory Opinion on Separation Wall

International Court of Justice rules West Bank separation barrier illegal under international law

Open source

Updates & Milestones

  1. Iron Wall Completed

    Completes 'Iron Wall' smart fence with new sensors, radar, underground wall and maritime barrier

  2. US Border Wall Bid

    Company expresses interest in Trump administration's Mexico border wall project

  3. Egyptian Border Contract

    Builds 150-mile structure on Egyptian border to halt African migrant movement

  4. ICJ Wall Ruling

    International Court of Justice rules West Bank separation wall illegal under international law

  5. Gaza Barrier Contract

    First contracted to construct barrier between Israel and Gaza Strip

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