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U.S. Presbyterians reject Israel divestment

The Presbyterian General Assembly voted 333-331, with two abstentions, to reject a proposal Thursday to divest from three companies that do business with Israel. 

06 July 2012 - Last updated 12:44PM
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Major Jewish groups from across the political spectrum had lobbied furiously against the measure. The American Jewish Committee said the proposal demonized Israel and threatened Christian-Jewish relations.

Source: Dailyalert

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