JPPI Maps Global Sanctions Against Israel as Foreign Ministry Defends Policy
The Jewish People Policy Institute has released a comprehensive global database mapping 121 restrictive measures against Israel across 62 countries. While officials cite diplomatic efforts that averted major economic damage, experts warn of cumulative systemic risks.
The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) has launched a new database mapping international sanctions and restrictive measures targeting Israel. The mapping encompasses 121 measures across 62 countries, with 93 currently in force, 19 historical, and 9 proposed or planned.
Breakdown of Restrictive Measures
The data indicates that financial restrictions constitute the largest category, accounting for 40 measures or roughly one-third of the total. Security and defense, as well as trade, follow closely with 24 measures each, alongside 14 diplomatic and 12 legal measures.
Dr. Shuki Friedman, CEO of the JPPI, emphasized that the data must be analyzed for its potential cumulative and cross-cutting effects on Israel's economy, trade relationships, and global supply chains. "Anyone who thinks sanctions against ministers, individuals in the West Bank, or regional products will stop at the Green Line is mistaken," Friedman stated. "The real danger is transitioning from targeted sanctions to harming the core systems upon which the Israeli economy and security depend."
Global Distribution and Severity
Spain leads the list with 10 documented measures, followed by the United States with 8—currently limited to academic spheres, alongside two historical measures and five proposals aimed at restricting arms supplies. The United Kingdom follows with 7 measures, while Belgium and Qatar or other nations show varied figures.
Foreign Ministry officials contested the report's precision, arguing it exhibits statistical bias by counting European Union measures at both the bloc and national levels. Officials stressed that despite mounting diplomatic pressure, essential macroeconomic frameworks remain protected.
"At the end of the day, there are no substantive sanctions on the State of Israel, which was not a given," senior diplomatic sources noted. "We successfully preserved the trade agreement, the Horizon research programs, and the Open Skies agreements, effectively maintaining a diplomatic Iron Dome."
Diplomatic Efforts and Future Risks
Officials acknowledged that while certain travel bans affect specific officials and restrictions apply to settlement-linked commerce, the broader economy has avoided devastating blows through coordinated efforts with key allies such as Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic. The Foreign Ministry asserted that it continues to actively counter hostile steps and push back against restrictive policies worldwide.
