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	Caterpillar faces an intifada
		Caterpillar's management responded coolly to the Israel resolution, saying, in a statement, that while the company felt "compassion for all those affected by political strife," it had "neither the legal right nor the means to police individual use" of the equipment it sells.
		The D9 and its larger cousin, the D10, are the Israeli military's construction weapon of choice in the country's conflict with the Palestinians, often accompanying other, more traditional, military equipment on raids into Gaza and the West Bank.
		The Israeli government is also using Caterpillar bulldozers in the construction of the barrier Israel is building along its border with the West Bank; although the Israeli public is widely supportive of the barrier as a necessary measure to prevent terrorist attacks, Palestinians have bitterly criticized the structure for cutting into their territory.
	terrasol.home.igc.org /mideast/caterpillar.htm (2490 words)

	Caterpillar Inc. Resource Center - facts on caterpillar inc.
		Caterpillar is one of the companies whose stock is tracked in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
		Caterpillar closing case: caterpillar inc. products and components are manufactured in 42 plants in the United States and 58 plants in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, the People's Republic of China, Poland, Russia, South Africa and Sweden.
		Caterpillar suffered another long strike in the 1990's, in which the company hired what it termed "permanent replacements" for striking union workers.
	www.taxgloss.com /Tax-US_Companies_Num_-_Cn/Caterpillar_Inc..html (798 words)

	Caterpillar D9 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The D9 gained media attention in the new millennium due to its use by the Israeli Defense Forces in the destruction of infrastructure as part of its controversial security operations.
		The armored D9 bulldozers were cited by experts as one of the key factors for the relatively low casualties of the IDF in urban warfare.
		The main D9 contributions to the project are earthmoving and soil-leveling, clearing a path for the West Bank barrier, and digging trenches in front of the West Bank barrier.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Caterpillar_D9 (1072 words)

	Corrie v. Caterpillar, Inc.
		Caterpillar’s Actions and their failure to withdraw the machines occurred after Caterpillar was on actual or constructive notice that its bulldozers were being used to commit human rights violations.
		Caterpillar’s Actions allowed the IOF to use Caterpillar bulldozers to commit the human rights abuses that, along with the injuries, are the subject of the lawsuit.
		The lawsuit alleges that through Caterpillar’s actions and omissions they are directly responsible for war crimes; aided, abetted, conspired in, confirmed, or ratified IDF’s war crimes; aided and abetted extra-judicial killing; and complicit in cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment resulting in death.
	www.pchrgaza.org /special/cat_1.htm (443 words)

	International Solidarity Movement » Caterpillar homewrecker’s visit to London (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Caterpillar hold the sole contract for the supply of military D9 bulldozers to the Israeli army.
		Caterpillar machines are used to destroy Palestinian homes in acts of collective punishment, build checkpoints and roadblocks to restrict civilian movement, build illegal Israeli colonies on Palestinian lands, destroy Palestinian olive trees and agricultural land, build the illegal annexation wall and murder civilians.
		Caterpillar machines continue to be used in Palestine and protestors continue to apply pressure on the comapny.
	www.palsolidarity.org /main/2006/11/25/caterkiller-22-11 (862 words)

	Caterpillar D9 - Wikimedia Commons
		Caterpillar D9 is a heavy tracked-type tractor, commonly refer to as a bulldozer.
		The D9 became highly known due to it use by the Israeli Defense Forces to battle Palestinians.
		The heavy D9 bulldozers served also in the Israeli-Arab wars and helped the IDF breach the Suez canal and a road to Mount Hermon highest peak.
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Caterpillar_D9 (255 words)

	Caterpillar’s weapon of destruction
		"Caterpillar is committed to enabling positive and responsible growth around the world, and we believe in the value of social and environmental responsibility…As a global company, we use our strength and resources to improve the lives of our neighbors around the world."
		Since the Intifada began, Israeli troops and settlers using Caterpillar equipment have uprooted an estimated 385,000 olive trees--not to mention orchards of dates, prunes, lemons and oranges.
		The effort to expose Caterpillar for its support of Israel’s reign of terror is part of the fight to win a better life for Palestinians--and for workers in the U.S. Home page
	www.socialistworker.org /2002-2/412/412_06_Caterpillar.shtml (1294 words)

	Stop Caterpillar : A fact sheet on the CAT D9 armored bulldozer
		The Caterpillar D9 is the main IDF tool to demolish homes, structures, and agricultural areas in Gaza and the West Bank.
		The Caterpillar D9 is a powerful track-type tractor manufactured primarily for construction or agricultural use.
		Caterpillar Inc., based in Peoria, Illinois, USA, claims to be the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines.
	www.catdestroyshomes.org /article.php?id=101 (991 words)

	Caterpillar: Making a Killing in Palestine?
		Caterpillar bulldozers have been used to rip up extensive areas of cultivated land, destroying thousands of olive and citrus trees.
		Caterpillar CEO Jim Owens is not driving the bulldozers carrying out these grave breaches of international law.
		So concerned is Caterpillar with “doing good” that when UN Special Rapporteur Jean Ziegler wrote to Jim Owens in May 2004 expressing his concerns that Caterpillar may be complicit in violating the Palestinian’s right to food enshrined in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Owens did not bother to reply.
	zmagsite.zmag.org /May2005/deardenpr0505.html (774 words)

	IDF Caterpillar D9 Home Destroyer
		At that time, it was decided to bring in an armored Israeli Defense Force (IDF) Caterpillar D9 bulldozer to destroy the house, burying the terrorists alive in the ruins - a standard operating procedure when no hostages are present.
		The Caterpillar Company is not insensitive to its image as may be concluded from its public relations campaign emphasizing it's involvement in efforts to save rainforests.
		I hope that you agree that it is in the interest of Caterpillar to take this initiative before the origin of the bulldozers used in the widely-condemned house demolitions becomes a media issue.
	www.angelfire.com /hero/eto/homedestroyer.html (396 words)

	Caterpillar
		For NW-SUSTAIN this is a particularly important campaign as Caterpillar is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois with regional offices in the Chicago area.
		Caterpillar's business with the IDF is a small part of their worldwide business.
		Caterpillar has far more to risk in losing business in the Arab world, than it does in losing IDF business.
	www.nwsustain.org /caterpillar.htm (1266 words)

	Caterpillar and Human Rights in Israel
		Caterpillar operates in three major lines of business: machinery, engines and financial products. Its machinery business designs, manufactures and markets construction, mining, agricultural and forestry machines, including track and wheel tractors, track and wheel loaders, pipelayers, motor graders and wheel tractor-scrapers.
		We are concerned by the actual and potential damage to Caterpillar's international sales and worldwide reputation because of the widely-publicized use of Caterpillar equipment, particularly D9 and D10 bulldozers to destroy Palestinian homes, infrastructure and agricultural resources.
		Caterpillar shares the world's concern over unrest in the Middle East and we certainly have compassion for all those affected by the political strife.
	www.uwsa.edu /tfunds/cat1204a.htm (778 words)

	Corrie v. Caterpillar
		An Israeli criminal investigation into her death concluded that Rachel was killed by the rubble produced by the bulldozer and found no fault with the soldier operating the D9.
		Caterpillar bulldozers have been used regularly by the Israeli military since the beginning of the occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip in 1967, modifying them for military purposes by outfitting them with armor plating and weaponry such as machine guns and grenade launchers.
		And although the first stage of the Caterpillar lawsuit was not successful, the Corries and the Palestinian families are currently appealing the courtâs decision.
	www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org /publish/Corrie_v_Caterpillar.shtml (940 words)

	Parents of Peace Activist Killed by Israeli Bulldozer Target Caterpillar
		Mr and Mrs Corrie announced last month that they are suing Caterpillar for violating the Geneva Convention and American torture laws in allowing its equipment to be used against the Palestinian people and their homes.
		The Caterpillar boycott is backed by more than 20 campaign groups and charities.
		The Caterpillar campaign comes at a time when consumers are increasingly being urged to shun stores and companies that are said to have a bad ethical record.
	www.commondreams.org /headlines05/0414-02.htm (1108 words)

	news-caterpillar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In spite of protests across America decrying Caterpillar Inc.’s sale of bulldozers to the Israeli army, and a pending civil lawsuit, the company’s shareholders overwhelmingly decided in April to continue the practice, seen by human rights groups as aiding Israel in violations of international humanitarian law.
		In addition to the Corrie’s parents, the suit against Caterpillar includes four Palestinian families, one who lost eight members in a late-night home demolition, and two who couldn’t get disabled family members out of their homes before they were crushed, according to Green.
		Caterpillar’s lawyers, Los Angeles-based Howrey, Simon, Arnold and White LLP, are expected to file a motion to dismiss.
	www.crimesofwar.org /onnews/news-caterpillar.html (1387 words)

	Illinois - Cat nipped - Activists paint Peoria-based manufacturer as a symbol of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - ...
		In 2003, a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer operated by an Israeli soldier was involved in the death of American activist Rachel Corrie.
		Caterpillar machines, according to Stop Caterpillar, are used by the Israeli government to raze Palestinian land in the occupied territories.
		More specifically, Israeli bulldozers, such as the D9, are used to demolish Palestinian homes and uproot olive groves, which families use as a source of income.
	www.illinoistimes.com /gyrobase/Content?oid=oid:5399 (695 words)

	Soby Construction, Inc. v. Skjonsby Truck Line, Inc., 275 N.W.2d 336 (N.D. 1979)
		That defendant did carelessly and improperly conduct the loading of said caterpillar D9 tractor and/or was careless and negligent in the operation of the transporting vehicle and that by
		defendant's negligence and improper the caterpillar D9 tractor was damaged and rendered useless to your plaintiff.
		Soby's complaint alleges that Skjonsby "did carelessly and improperly conduct the loading of said caterpillar D9 tractor and/or was careless and negligent in the operation of the transporting vehicle", which resulted in damage to the D9 tractor.
	www.court.state.nd.us /court/opinions/9534.htm (2328 words)

	Human Rights Watch - CAT - Home Demolitions - Gaza
		The bulldozer is the military’s primary weapon to raze Palestinian homes, shred roads, and level greenhouses in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in violation of the laws of war.
		I am writing to urge Caterpillar Inc. to stop all sales of D9 bulldozers, parts and maintenance services to the Israel Defense Force (IDF) so long as the bulldozers are used to destroy Palestinian homes and property in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in violation of international humanitarian law.
		The Israeli military has used the Caterpillar bulldozer to raze over 10 percent of the town, and plans to demolish up to 20 percent more in connection with the government’s Gaza “disengagement” plan.
	hrw.org /campaigns/gaza/cat (490 words)

	Factsheets Database - Caterpiller D9 Armoured Bulldozers - Powered by ReviewPost
		The Israeli Armored D9 — nicknamed Doobi (teddy bear) — is a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer that was modified by the IDF and Israeli Military Industries to increase the survivability of the dozer in hostile environments and enable it to withstand heavy attacks.
		In Hebron, the IDF used the armored D9 to stop the local Hamas leader, Bassal Qawasameh, who shot at the D9 with machinegun, but was killed when the D9 demolished the house where he was hiding.
		HRW's report also contends that the extensive destruction of roads, water, and sewage networks by D9 bulldozers is not plausible as an anti-mine technique, as most of the destruction is wrought using the rear blade of the bulldozer, which would do nothing to protect bulldozers from improvised explosive devices.
	www.trackpads.com /factsheets/showproduct.php/product/512 (1455 words)

	Human Rights Watch Letter to Caterpillar, Inc. (Human Rights Watch, 29-10-2004)
		Of particular concern, and the reason for this letter, is the IDF’s use of Caterpillar D9 bulldozers for these mass demolitions of private property in Rafah and other parts of the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).
		We note Caterpillar’s stated commitment to social responsibility, as described in the company’s code of conduct, including the company’s willingness to “take into account social, economic, political, and environmental priorities.” We welcome that verbal commitment and call on you to implement it with regard to Israel and the OPT.
		Human Rights Watch believes that Caterpillar does indeed have an obligation to prevent its equipment from being used to commit violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, particularly when such abuses are brought to its attention.
	www.hrw.org /english/docs/2004/11/22/isrlpa9706.htm (693 words)

	Israel: Caterpillar Should Suspend Bulldozer Sales
		Caterpillar's own code of conduct requires it to consider the broad impact of its business.
		Caterpillar makes the D9 to military specifications and sells the bulldozers to Israel as weapons under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales Program, a government-to-government program for selling U.S.-made defense equipment.
		In April, a group of Caterpillar shareholders presented a resolution at the annual shareholder meeting that called on the company to investigate whether bulldozer sales to the Israeli military violated Caterpillar's code of conduct.
	www.globalexchange.org /countries/mideast/palestine/2724.html (768 words)

	Caterpillar faces an intifada - Salon
		Caterpillar's D9 bulldozer, which weighs about 60 tons and stands about 13 feet tall, is engineered, Caterpillar's
		Investor Responsibility Research Center, an independent firm that offers guidance on shareholder resolutions put forward at corporations, says the Cat D9 is so central to the military's work in the Palestinian territories that Israeli troops even have an affectionate nickname for the machine -- "Duby," the Hebrew word for bear.
		Water and sewage mains were disrupted, as well as much of the other infrastructure." Groups calling for Caterpillar's withdrawal from Israel also point out that Israel does not only destroy homes as a response to terrorism; it has, in fact, demolished many more Palestinian homes as part of its
	dir.salon.com /story/tech/feature/2004/05/13/bulldozers/index1.html (843 words)

	Home / Articles / Caterpillar Shareholders Send the Wrong Message with Vote - Media Monitors Network (MMN) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Caterpillar is a global company that provides products and services to companies and governments throughout the world.
		Since shareholders didn’t care about how Caterpillar D9 bulldozers are systematically used by Israelis to cause Palestinian suffering, they should have at least thought of American Rachel Corrie.
		Rachel was killed when an Israeli ran over her with a Caterpillar bulldozer as she tried to prevent a home demolition.
	usa.mediamonitors.net /content/view/full/14229 (1079 words)

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		“Concerns have risen about the use of Caterpillar equipment since the Israel Defense Forces began a major operation in April 2002 in the Jenin refugee camp to capture or kill Palestinian militants responsible for killing over 70 people in a quick succession of attacks and suicide bombings.
		Caterpillar has stated that its bulldozers are purchased by the
		Europe and Arab countries, and whether Caterpillar's Directors can reconcile acquiescence in the IDF's use of this equipment for these purposes with Caterpillar's Code of Worldwide Business Conduct.
	www.uwsa.edu /tfunds/cat1204b.htm (948 words)

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