Israel Bonds
Coverage of Israel Bonds in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Illegal and immoral’: How Luxembourg became the EU hub for Israeli war bonds
Luxembourg's financial regulator approved Israel's diaspora bond program after Ireland withdrew due to public pressure over Gaza-related accusations. The bonds, marketed as support for Israel's military campaigns, face claims of complicity in genocide under international law.
- New York Comptroller’s Trip to Israel Raised Ethical Concerns, State Commission Said
A New York state ethics commission raised concerns about Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's Israel trip sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, which has ties to Israel Bonds. The commission approved reimbursement for the trip but warned it could create an appearance of improper influence, as DiNapoli has promoted investments in Israel Bonds amid ongoing controversies over the organization's alignment with Israeli government interests.
- Mamdani’s anti-Israel agenda comes at New York’s expense
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani rescinded the IHRA definition of antisemitism on his first day in office, faced backlash from the Jewish community, and implemented policies targeting Israeli businesses, including evicting a drone supplier and skipping the Israel Day Parade. These actions are framed as ideologically driven and harmful to New Yorkers, particularly city workers affected by expired Israel Bonds.