US Leads Global Sanctions Against Israel, New Report Finds
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A new report by the Jewish People Policy Institute identifies 138 sanctions and measures against Israel from 63 countries, with the United States leading the count. Experts caution that the growing number of sanctions, particularly from influential nations like the U.S., could negatively impact Israel's trade, industry, and security. The JPPI database tracks measures across financial, security, trade, and diplomatic sectors, with finance being the most affected area. Dr. Shuki Friedman stressed the risk of systemic damage to Israel's economy due to its dependence on international trade.
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- The US leads with 15 sanctions against Israel, according to a new report by the Jewish People Policy Institute.
- A total of 138 measures against Israel have been documented across 63 countries and entities.
- The JPPI report warns that accumulating sanctions could harm Israel's trade, industry, and security.
- Financial measures are the most prevalent, with 40 recorded actions, followed by arms, security, and trade.
- Experts highlight the risk of sanctions causing systemic damage to Israel's economy due to its trade dependence.
A new mapping by the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) reveals 138 measures against Israel across 63 countries and entities, with the United States leading in the number of actions. Experts warn that the accumulation of these sanctions could harm Israeli trade, industry, and security.
The JPPI database documents sanctions, restrictions, and political steps targeting Israel worldwide. The United States has recorded 15 such measures, followed by Spain with 10, the United Kingdom with 8, Turkey with 7, and Belgium with 5. Ireland, with only 3 sanctions, did not even make the top ten.
While a single sanction from a small nation like Papua New Guinea might have limited practical impact, a targeted action in the U.S., whether in Congress, on a campus, or within a financial institution, could have broader implications due to the depth of existing ties. Conversely, Turkey has implemented more severe and hostile governmental measures, including suspending trade, imposing export restrictions on numerous product categories, and blocking ports and vessels.
The report emphasizes that the sheer number of measures does not solely indicate the severity of relations or the potential damage. One significant step in trade or security could be more impactful than several academic or declarative actions. However, the high number of measures originating from the U.S. suggests that pressure on Israel is not confined to hostile nations or critical governments but also stems from civil, academic, and political systems within friendly countries.
Overall, the database includes 138 measures in 63 countries. Of these, 93 are active, non-academic measures, 17 are academic, 9 are proposed, and 19 are historical. The most prominent sector affected is finance, with 40 recorded measures, followed by arms and security, and trade, each with 24 measures. Diplomatic actions account for 14, legal for 12, and other categories for the remainder.
Dr. Shuki Friedman, CEO of JPPI, warned of the "spillover effect" of sanctions, stating that their accumulation can impact banks, companies, investors, and trade partners not directly involved with the sanctioned entity. He highlighted the danger of a transition from isolated sanctions to systemic damage affecting Israel's economy and security, particularly given Israel's reliance on international trade for essential components and export markets.
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