Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions
Church Divestment
Like they did during the global movement to end South African apartheid, churches are beginning to call for divestment of church assets from companies that enable Israel to carry out the occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Divestment continues to be a matter of fierce debate amongst churches, especially in the US where the Christian Zionist movement continues to swell. (Added 8 September 2006)

  • Read the text of the Palestinian civil society call for boycott, divestment and sanctions of Israel


    News and Updates
  • Presbyterians Challenge Corporations That Support Israel's Occupation of Palestine, Mission Network on Israel and Palestine (25 June 2006)
  • Open Letter to the Presbyterian Church, JATO (14 June 2006)
  • Churches speak out on economic pressure as a tool for peace, Adri Nieuwhof (2 October 2005)
  • Church of England: "No current grounds for disinvestment" from Caterpillar, Church of England (19 September 2005)
  • Presbyterian Church names companies for 'progressive engagement' over role in Middle East violence, PCUSA (5 August 2005)
  • Church of England: "No current grounds for disinvestment" from Caterpillar Church of England (19 September 2005)
  • Presbyterian Church names companies for 'progressive engagement' over role in Middle East violence, PCUSA (5 August 2005)
  • Church of England urged to follow ACC divestment recommendation on Caterpillar, War on Want (8 July 2005)
  • Speaking to the Presbyterians About Selective Divestment, Liat Weingart (2 March 2005)
  • Criticism from Jewish groups prompts �clarification� of Presbyterian Church, Jerry L. Van Marter (23 July 2004)
  • Assembly Presbyterian Church endorses Israel divestment, Alexa Smith (2 July 2004)



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