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Candidate Goyle Calls for Divestment Over Israel Bonds

1/2/2026

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Raj Goyle, a Democratic candidate for New York state comptroller, proposes divesting $338 million in foreign assets, including Israel bonds, from New York's retirement fund.
He accuses incumbent Comptroller Tom DiNapoli of backing these investments and claims they fund "war crimes" in Gaza.
Goyle argues Israel's recent credit downgrade makes these bonds riskier.
DiNapoli defends the holdings as stable and says they support a key U.S. ally and pension returns.

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Raj Goyle, a Democratic candidate for New York state comptroller, proposes divesting $338 million in foreign assets, including Israel bonds, from New York's retirement fund.
He accuses incumbent Comptroller Tom DiNapoli of backing these investments and claims they fund "war crimes" in Gaza.
Goyle argues Israel's recent credit downgrade makes these bonds riskier.
DiNapoli defends the holdings as stable and says they support a key U.S. ally and pension returns.