Trenton, NJ - Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation that would bar the state’s public pension fund from investing with companies that boycott Israel or Israeli businesses.

The Republican governor, pointing a finger at Democratic President Barack Obama for criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signed the legislation on Tuesday during a statehouse ceremony.

“Israel is the beacon of democracy in a region that is constantly in turmoil,” Christie said.

The legislation passed with overwhelming support in the Democrat-led state Legislature in June.... Read More: VIN