Israel extends assistance to 12 local authorities targeted by boycotting campaigns
The Gush Etzion Regional Council in Judea has signed an agreement with Israel’s Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry that aims to provide assistance to local authorities that are at the center of international delegitimization…
Assessment
The Israeli government is moving from reactive messaging to direct institutional support for communities facing boycott campaigns. By formalizing these agreements, the Diaspora Affairs Ministry embeds counter-delegitimization work into local governance structures. Watch whether similar agreements extend to Israeli cities inside the Green Line, which would signal a broader strategy shift.