Database Reveals 121 Global Sanctions and Restrictive Measures Against Israel
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A new database from the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) has documented 121 global sanctions and restrictive measures against Israel in 62 countries, with 93 currently active. The financial sector is the most targeted, followed by trade and security. Spain, Turkey, the UK, and Belgium are among the leading countries imposing these measures. JPPI CEO Shuki Friedman warns of a cumulative strategic threat to Israel's economy and security, urging a national response.
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- A new JPPI database tracks 121 global sanctions and restrictive measures against Israel in 62 countries.
- 93 of the documented measures against Israel are currently active and in effect.
- The financial sector is the most targeted, with 40 measures, followed by trade and security.
- Spain leads with nine measures, followed by Turkey (seven), the UK (six), and Belgium (five).
- JPPI CEO Shuki Friedman warns of a cumulative strategic threat to Israel's economy and security.
- Friedman calls for a national strategic mechanism to address the growing pressure.
The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) has launched a new database cataloging restrictive measures and sanctions imposed against Israel worldwide. The database documents 121 such actions across 62 countries, with 93 currently active. These findings illustrate a significant and concerning level of international pressure that poses a potential strategic risk to the Israeli economy.
The pressure is not confined to a single sector, but the financial industry is the most heavily targeted, accounting for 40 of the documented measures. Trade and security sectors follow, each with 24 restrictive actions. Additionally, 14 diplomatic and 12 legal measures have been recorded.
Spain leads the list of countries with nine measures against Israel, followed by Turkey with seven, the United Kingdom with six, and Belgium with five. Actions have been noted on nearly every continent, while in the United States, boycott efforts are currently focused solely on the academic world.
JPPI CEO Dr. Shuki Friedman warned of the cumulative effect these restrictions could have on international banks, investors, and trade partners. He stated that financial and commercial entities considering legal or regulatory risks associated with dealings with Israel might choose to reduce their exposure preemptively. Friedman emphasized that the danger lies in the potential shift from targeted sanctions to broader impacts on systems crucial for Israel's economy and security, which rely on imported dual-use components and technologies, as well as international markets.
Friedman urged the Israeli government to treat this situation as a strategic threat requiring a comprehensive national mechanism, rather than relying on isolated diplomatic responses to individual sanctions.
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