The events came after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, sparking months of retaliatory assaults.

He declared the contract in the BBCs external events register, which the corporation publishes every three months.

BAE Systems said it complies carefully with all relevant defense export controls.

BBC presenter Clive Myrie

BBC presenter Clive MyrieGetty

Myrie did not respond to a request for comment.

Quilter has also held investments in companies including British American Tobacco and Exxon Mobil.

The editorial rules state that speaking engagements should not compromise the authority, impartiality or integrity of presenters.

Hannah Fry

Naga Munchetty presents ‘BBC Breakfast’

Munchetty, who hostsBBC Breakfastand a Radio 5 Live show, did not respond to a request for comment.

PIMCO declined to comment.

RTX and Honeywell did not respond to requests for comment about their connections to the Israeli military.

Other BBC presenters have spoken for investment firms with stakes in fossil fuel companies.