Smith College Considers Israel Divestment Proposal Amid Student Advocacy
Smith College's Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility is reviewing a student-led proposal for divestment from companies linked to Israel. This follows a significant sit-in by Students for Justice in Palestine, emphasizing the college's alignment with ethical investment practices.
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The Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility at Smith College is currently reviewing a divestment proposal from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) aimed at severing ties with companies involved in weapon manufacturing associated with Israel. The proposal specifically targets firms such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Boeing, citing their roles in violence and surveillance.
SJP draws parallels between this proposal and the college's previous divestment from South African apartheid, arguing for a moral alignment of investments. The committee had previously deemed the college's investments in military contractors negligible, but SJP contests this, asserting even minimal investments contribute to ethical concerns. The review process will involve further evaluations by the Investment Committee and the Board of Trustees.
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