Representatives at the annual Methodist Church Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, have voted in favour of drawing up new guidelines for ethical investment.
The guidelines will cover engagement with corporations or activities that support illegal Israeli activity in the West Bank or Gaza Strip companies.
Companies that are involved in the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory may in the more serious cases lead to the decision by the Methodist Church to disinvest.
The vote took place at a key debate on ethical investment Monday morning of the Conference. Representatives further urged the Israeli government to halt any further settlement or construction in the West Bank and to immediately demolish the security barrier.
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