Presbyterians Divest Israeli Investments

In 2002, the Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly voted against putting their pension funds in Israeli companies.

Rev Kirkpatrick

Clifton Kilpatrick sent a letter to Israel's Ariel Sharon stating - "While we do not condone the acts of violence by certain Palestinian extremists, we are appalled that Israel, in response, has continued to punish the entire Palestinian population and its leaders who have been your government's partners in the peace process."

The Los Angeles Times had called PCUSA's action a "grievous sin" as it contributed to anti-Jewish bigotry.

In 2006 the Presbyterians backed off, and said they would invest in Israeli corporations that produce peaceful projects.

Here is how it all started