North Carolina Stands Firm Against BDS Deception: Anti-Israel Groups' False Victory Claims Exposed

In a stunning display of anti-Israel propaganda, several pro-Palestinian groups in North Carolina falsely claimed victory this week after the state pension fund sold $6.7 million in Israeli government bonds. However, the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer swiftly debunked these deceptive claims, revealing the sale was merely part of routine portfolio management.

The Truth Behind the Transaction

The sale had absolutely nothing to do with divestment, according to official state sources. "The sale of two Israel Government International bonds was not related to a divestment exercise," the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer stated firmly. "The previously held bonds were sold in October during a larger fixed income portfolio rebalancing exercise that sold bonds with shorter remaining maturity than the portfolio typically holds."

This revelation exposes the manipulative tactics employed by anti-Israel activists who desperately seek to manufacture victories where none exist. The Jewish Voice for Peace chapter of Triangle North Carolina had brazenly declared on Instagram: "VICTORY: NC DIVESTS FROM ISRAEL!! Genocide and apartheid are a bad investment."

A Pattern of Deceptive Claims

This false narrative represents part of a disturbing pattern across America. Similar fabricated victories have been claimed in California, Minnesota, and New York, where anti-Israel groups consistently misrepresent routine financial decisions as political victories.

The treasury department emphasized that their "rebalancing exercise took place before Break the Bonds NC Coalition presented its petition to our department." Furthermore, North Carolina still holds Israeli bonds within its broader investments as of October's end.

North Carolina's Pro-Israel Foundation

The likelihood of genuine BDS success in North Carolina remains virtually impossible. The state demonstrates unwavering support for Israel through concrete legislative action. In 2017, Governor signed anti-BDS legislation banning state agencies from conducting business with companies that boycott Israel.

Republican State Treasurer Brad Briner leads the financial operations, supported by a Republican legislative majority. This political landscape creates an impenetrable barrier against anti-Israel economic warfare.

The Coalition's Desperate Campaign

Despite gathering 4,600 signatures and staging demonstrations outside the State Treasurer's Office, the Break the Bonds North Carolina Coalition achieved nothing beyond generating false headlines. Their petition grotesquely characterized Israeli investments as funding "genocide, occupation, and apartheid" while demanding divestment from the Middle East's only democracy.

Coalition member Ari Rosenberg attempted to maintain the illusion of victory, claiming the state's decision "represents the power of people's voices." However, official statements completely contradict these assertions, revealing the coalition's fundamental disconnect from reality.

Standing Strong Against Economic Warfare

North Carolina's resistance to BDS manipulation demonstrates the strength of American-Israeli economic partnerships. While anti-Israel sentiment may influence some Democratic circles, the state's institutional framework protects vital investments in Israeli innovation and security.

This episode serves as a powerful reminder that Israel's enemies will exploit any opportunity to manufacture propaganda victories. However, truth and transparent governance continue to expose their deceptive tactics, preserving the unbreakable bonds between democratic allies.