A Chairde Gael,

 

A letter calling on the GAA to promptly cease its business relationship with Allianz was handed into Croke Park on Wednesday, 20th August 2025. It was supported by four humanitarian groups and signed by almost 800 former and current County players.

 

We are now calling on Gaels across Ireland and among our diaspora to lend their support to the 'Drop Allianz' campaign. It is our GAA and it is vital that we stand up to preserve the ethos and values of our association and ensure that the GAA is a good corporate citizen. 

 

The business activities of Allianz since October 2023 are well documented in both the  'Ensuring Genocide' report and the recent UN report, 'From the economy of occupation to the economy of genocide' 

• Allianz is described as a principal shareholder of Elbit Systems and provides insurance cover for Elbit. Elbit Systems is one of the main suppliers of weapons and surveillance systems to the Israeli military.

 

• Since October 2023, Allianz has purchased almost €1 Billion in Israeli 'war bonds' through its asset management agency PIMCO. 

 

• During the course of 2024, Allianz increased its investments in companies arming Israel.

 

• Allianz holds at least €7.3 Billion in bonds and shares implicated in the genocide.

A key recommendation of the UN report is that corporate entities must promptly cease all business activities and terminate relationships directly linked with, contributing to and causing human rights violations and international crimes against the Palestinian people.

 

The GAA must not turn a blind eye to the activities of their title sponsor or adopt a 'business as usual' approach in this time of genocide. To maintain the relationship  is to allow Allianz to socially wash their brand in Ireland while contributing to the gravest of crimes against humanity. 

 

Funded by the economy of genocide and assisted by advancements in technology, the genocide is happening at a scale and pace the world has never seen before. It has shocked the human conscience and we must take conscientious action.

 

The GAA is the largest sporting organisation in Ireland and the most influential social, cultural and community institution in Irish life. It must end the relationship with Allianz and set a powerful precedent at a time when international humanitarian law and humanity are under attack. 

 

Allianz crossed a red line when it made the business decision to actively support the economy of genocide. The GAA now has a decision to make. If the GAA does not promptly cease the relationship it will have a negative impact on its standing now and into the future.

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Gaels against genocide, Irish Sport for Palestine, Dubs for Palestine, Gaeil ar son Gaza