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

The city council of Medford, Massachusetts, voted to divest city funds from companies contributing to human rights violations, specifically citing Israel's war on Gaza as a primary motivator. The 'Values-Aligned Local Investments Ordinance' also applies to entities linked to conflicts in Ukraine, Congo, and Sudan, targeting involvement in war crimes, apartheid, and illegal occupation. This makes Medford the third US municipality to pass such a divestment measure. The ordinance is expected to impact between $10 million and $40 million in city investments.