The newly approved measure passed decisively with 75 percent voter support in Providence. It establishes a formal municipal directive to eliminate city investments tied to Israel. Observers note that this local outcome mirrors expanding pro-Palestine political sentiment across the United States.
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US city votes to divest from Israel
An overwhelming 75% of voters in Providence, Rhode Island passed an ordinance calling for the city to stop its investments that support genocide and apartheid. Al Jazeera’s Hala Al Shami explains how this is part of a wider shift towards pro-Palestine politics across the US.
Published On 6 Nov 2026
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