US: Massachusetts city divests from companies linked to human rights violations in Israel

The city council in Medford, Massachusetts, voted to divest from entities contributing to human rights violations in Israel's war on Gaza. This makes it the third US municipality to approve such a measure. The legislation will divest city funds from weapons manufacturers, private pensions, fossil fuel companies, and other organizations linked to human rights abuses. The ordinance passed with five council members in support, one opposing, and one abstaining.