Presbyterian Church USA

Presbyterian Church’s narrow rejection of divestment unlikely to slow anti-Israel push

While divestment from companies that do business with Israel is now off the table for the Presbyterian Church (USA), more efforts targeting Israel’s occupation of the West Bank are expected from the pro-BDS camp.

By Ron Kampeas and Neil Rubin July 6, 2012 5:29 pm

Presbyterians narrowly reject divestment

In a narrow vote, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) rejected divestment from companies doing business with Israeli security forces in the West Bank.

July 6, 2012 10:36 am

Facing confrontation on Israel, Presbyterian Church manages a compromise

Facing a confrontation over a proposal to back divestment and sanctions against Israel, the Presbyterian Church (USA) managed to reach a compromise that both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups praised as evenhanded.

July 13, 2010 10:07 pm