Birmingham City Council Could Withdraw From Israel-Linked Investments
The motion asks for a six-month review of council and pension fund holdings, with options to withdraw on human rights grounds.
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The city council of Birmingham, England, wants to withdraw investments if there is evidence of crimes against humanity. The motion went through with 54 to 19 votes. The initiator makes no secret that she is primarily concerned with Israel.
Birmingham Council backs motion to review financial links with Israel
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Birmingham City Council has voted to review its financial links with companies connected to Israel amid growing pressure to ensure public money is not implicated in violations of international law. Councillors cheered and shouted “Free Palestine” after a majority voted in favour of a motion calling for greater scrutiny of the council’s investments, banking […]
Birmingham councillors chant 'Free Palestine' after vote to ban Israel-linked investments
Chants of “Free Palestine” rang out in the chambers of Birmingham City Council as officials celebrated a successful vote that could ban Israel-linked investments. The city's chamber erupted in raucous scenes as the motion passed this week by a landslide, 54 votes to 19. Footage from the November 3 meeting shared online showed councillors leaping to their feet, chanting, cheering, applauding and raising fists as the vote passed. The motion calls …
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