Brown University Trustee Resigns Over Planned Israel Divestment Vote
Joseph Edelman, a prominent hedge fund manager, steps down in protest of the university's upcoming vote on divesting from companies with ties to Israel.
- Joseph Edelman resigns from Brown University's board over a planned vote on divesting from companies tied to Israel.
- The vote is a response to months of protests against Israel's actions in Gaza, following a deadly attack by Hamas.
- Pro-Palestinian activists argue that divestment is a moral stance against Israeli policies, while critics say it promotes antisemitism.
- Brown University states that the vote is part of a long-standing process to examine moral responsibilities of investments.
- The outcome of the vote could have significant legal and financial repercussions for the university.
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