Somerville City Council Debates Israel Divestment Ordinance
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
The Somerville City Council in Massachusetts is debating an ordinance to divest from companies supporting entities violating international law, specifically naming Israel and Palestine. This follows a 2025 ballot measure where 55.7% of residents voted for divestment. Opponents, including Shalom Somerville, argue the ordinance is antisemitic and potentially illegal, while supporters like Somerville for Palestine cite voter will. The city's Deputy Solicitor previously deemed such an ordinance likely invalid.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Somerville, MA City Council is considering an ordinance to divest from companies supporting entities violating international law.
- The proposed ordinance specifically names Israel and Palestine, following a 2025 ballot measure where 55.7% voted for divestment.
- Opponents, including Shalom Somerville, argue the ordinance is antisemitic and risks the safety of Jewish residents.
- The city's Deputy Solicitor previously advised that such an ordinance would likely be invalid.
- Somerville for Palestine is a key group advocating for the ordinance, citing voter intent.
- Jewish Voice for Peace Boston supports the ordinance, linking it to preventing genocide.
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