NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)July 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Palm Beach County's Israeli bond investments
A Palm Beach County judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by Palestinian-American residents challenging the county's decision to invest in Israeli bonds. The county clerk maintains that this investment portfolio is the largest of its kind globally.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
The court's decision allows Palm Beach County to continue its current investment strategy involving , which the county clerk identifies as a significant portion of the county's financial portfolio.
Key Facts
- A Palm Beach County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Palestinian-American residents.
- The lawsuit challenged the county's investment in Israeli bonds.
- County Clerk Mike Caruso stated that Palm Beach County holds the largest investment in Israeli bonds in the world.
- The total value of the county's investment in these bonds is approximately $1 billion.
Who's Mentioned
locationPalm Beach County“The government entity involved in the investment and lawsuit”personMike Caruso“Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller”personGlenn Kelley“Circuit Court Judge who issued the ruling”other73,000“Number of Palestinians reported killed since Oct. 7, 2023”personDavid Pina“Attorney for the plaintiffs”personSunny Osment“Attorney for the plaintiffs”personJoe Abruzzo“Current county manager and former clerk who increased bond investments”