Methodists reject motion to divest from Israeli companies
By JTA
WASHINGTON - The general conference of the United Methodist Church voted Thursday not to divest from three companies that trade with Israel.Two-thirds of the approximately 1,000 delegates to the conference voted Wednesday in Tampa, Fla., against a motion to divest from Caterpillar, Motorola Solutions and Hewlett-Packard.Divestment advocates claim that products manufactured by these companies are used to repress Palestinians.The conference passed motions opposing Jewish settlements in the West Bank, recommending the boycott of products manufactured in settlements, and investment in the Palestinian economy.
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