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Somerville city council votes to divest from Israel as lone dissenter warns Jews feel targeted

The ordinance bars Somerville from contracting with companies that directly, knowingly, and consistently facilitate violations of humanitarian law, specifically those in "Israel and Palestine."

  • Somerville city council votes 10-1 to divest from Israeli companies
  • Councilor Kristen Strezo opposes, citing antisemitic concerns
  • Measure passes with veto-proof majority after 2025 ballot question

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