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US State Department Returns Israel to Top Anti-Trafficking Ranking
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Israel has been restored to Tier 1, the highest ranking in the U.S. State Department's Trafficking in Persons Report, after five years in Tier 2. The report, assessing 2025, found Israel fully met U.S. minimum standards for combating human trafficking, citing increased investigations and victim protections. Justice Minister Yariv Levin called the renewed ranking "full recognition" of Israel's efforts. This marks a return to the top tier Israel held until 2021.
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- Israel has been restored to Tier 1, the highest U.S. State Department ranking for combating human trafficking.
- The country had been in Tier 2 for the past five years, since its downgrade in 2021.
- The U.S. report found Israel fully met minimum standards for victim protection, enforcement, and prevention.
- Key improvements cited include doubled trafficking investigations and increased victim rehabilitation services.
- Justice Minister Yariv Levin called the ranking "full recognition" of Israel's anti-trafficking work.
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