The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) is pulling millions of dollars in investments out of three U.S. companies tied to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. In a close vote at its annual assembly in Detroit on Friday, the church voted 310-303 to divest $21 million from Caterpillar, Hewlett-Packard and Motorola Solutions. The church says Caterpillar supplies products to Israel that are used to destroy Palestinian homes, Hewlett-Packard provides logistics and technology to help enforce the naval blockade of Gaza, and Motorola Solutions provides military and surveillance systems in illegal Israeli settlements. But immediately after the vote, church leaders said the decision was not a judgment against Israel. "In no way is this a reflection for our lack of love for our Jewish sisters and brothers," Moderator Heath Rada said.
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In a 310-303 vote, the church decides to pull $21 million in investments
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It is divesting from Caterpillar, Hewlett-Packard and Motorola Solutions
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Jewish groups, and some Presbyterians, condemn the decision
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The church is keeping other investments in Israel, while investing in Palestinian territories, too
Francis said the vote may make the Presbyterians seem unique among @placeholder Protestants, but  they are not alone.