81% of Sanctions Against Israel Imposed During Current Government's Term
Translated & summarized from Shakuf by baba
A "sanctions map" indicates that 80.9% of all official sanctions against Israel have been imposed since the current right-wing government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and including far-right factions, took office in late 2022. The report attributes this "unprecedented diplomatic tsunami" to the government's policies and the inclusion of controversial ministers like Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The escalating international pressure is linked to the aftermath of the October 7th attack, government rhetoric, and West Bank policies, further evidenced by ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
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- 80.9% of all official sanctions against Israel were imposed during the current government's term.
- The current government, formed in late 2022, includes far-right factions like those led by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
- The "sanctions map" includes financial, arms, trade, diplomatic, legal, and academic measures against Israel.
- The article links the sanctions to government policies, rhetoric, and the aftermath of the October 7th attack.
- International Criminal Court arrest warrants were issued against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
- Several countries, including the UK and Canada, have imposed personal sanctions on Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
A "sanctions map" compiled by the "Jewish People Policy Institute" reveals that 80.9% of all official sanctions imposed against Israel have occurred during the tenure of the current right-wing government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Out of 110 total sanctions, 89 were enacted since the government's formation in late 2022. This trend intensifies when excluding the academic sphere, with 87.1% of 93 active measures originating under the current administration. The data, updated to October 5, 2026, encompasses financial sanctions, arms and trade restrictions, diplomatic actions, legal proceedings, and academic boycotts against Israel, its individuals, and institutions.
The article attributes this "unprecedented diplomatic tsunami" to the inclusion of far-right and messianic parties, specifically mentioning Itamar Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party, and Bezalel Smotrich. It notes that Netanyahu's decision to include these factions, despite their controversial pasts and ideologies, was driven by his political vulnerability amid his ongoing corruption trial. Ben-Gvir, a former Kach activist convicted of incitement and supporting a terror organization, was appointed Minister of National Security, while Smotrich received the Finance Ministry and additional defense powers.
The report links the escalating international pressure to the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas-led attack, the ongoing war in Gaza, and specific government policies. It highlights statements by ministers advocating for the destruction of Gazan residents or ethnic cleansing, and the practical policies in the West Bank, such as the cancellation of administrative detentions for Jews and tacit support for Jewish terrorism. These actions, the article argues, have solidified an apartheid regime and advanced an ethnic cleansing agenda, euphemistically termed "encouraging emigration."
Further evidence of the diplomatic crisis includes the November 2024 arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. While not a conviction, the ICC's action underscores the depth of Israel's international standing crisis under the current government. The article also points to personal sanctions imposed in June 2025 by the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway against Ben-Gvir and Smotrich for inciting extreme violence and severe human rights violations against Palestinians.
The data shows a significant concentration of sanctions from non-Arab countries, with Spain leading in active measures. The article suggests that future international pressure will be heavily influenced by the outcomes of upcoming elections in Israel and the United States, and the composition of the subsequent Israeli government.