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Human Rights Group Urges NY to Divest from Israeli Bonds

1/31/2026

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Dawn, a human rights group, warns New York officials that investing public funds in Israeli bonds violates international law and fiduciary duties, and urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to halt new purchases and divest holdings.
The warning follows calls for divestment from Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposes reinvestment.
Comptroller Mark Levine supports reinvestment.
Critics say the investments divert funds from local needs and benefit a foreign government.

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Dawn, a human rights group, warns New York officials that investing public funds in Israeli bonds violates international law and fiduciary duties, and urges Gov. Kathy Hochul to halt new purchases and divest holdings.
The warning follows calls for divestment from Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposes reinvestment.
Comptroller Mark Levine supports reinvestment.
Critics say the investments divert funds from local needs and benefit a foreign government.