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US city votes to divest from Israel

Al Jazeera · 2026-11-06

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• What happened: US city votes to divest from Israel An overwhelming 75% of voters in Providence, Rhode Island passed an ordinance calling for the city to stop its investments that support genocide and apartheid. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains how this is part of a wider shift towards pro-Palestine politics across the US. An overw... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

An overwhelming 75% of voters in Providence, Rhode Island passed an ordinance calling for the city to stop its investments that support genocide and apartheid. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains how this is part of a wider shift towards pro-Palestine politics across the US.

Source: Al Jazeera
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