A South Florida activist group said Thursday they want Miami-Dade County to stop buying Israeli bonds to protest the country’s continuing military offensive operations in Gaza.

Activists with Jewish Voice for Peace South FL also released a poll they commissioned that shows most residents — about 63% — are unaware of the county’s investment with Israeli bonds.

They say the county has about roughly $151 million in total bond investments in the Israeli government, $25 million of which mature on Nov. 1.

The activists say the money should instead be rerouted into the community at a time when the county is facing a steep budget shortfall. They also say global credit agencies have given Israeli bonds lower ratings and a negative outlook.

“Miami has become a playground for the rich and a g

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