Istrongly support the Lucas County Investment Advisory Committee’s recommendation that the treasurer not reinvest in Israel bonds; a decision that is both morally urgent and financially responsible.

Recently, major organizations that rate the safety of government bonds, like Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch have downgraded Israel’s bonds, signaling that they are now riskier investments than before. Moody’s lowered Israel’s rating by two notches, while S&P and Fitch also downgraded Israel from A+ to A, both with negative outlooks. This means Israel is now considered more likely to face financial trouble, which puts any investor, including Lucas County, at greater risk of losing money.

At the same time, the ethical stakes are severe. The International Criminal Court has found evidence

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