NewzMassachusetts city councilors recently heard petitions opposing an Israel divestment ordinance. The proposed measure would bar the city of Somerville from doing business with firms that support alleged violations of international law by Israel.
Opponents of the measure argued before the city council that the ordinance makes Jewish residents feel unwelcome. The public hearing highlights ongoing local debates surrounding municipal involvement in international geopolitical conflicts and policies related to the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
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