The government has banned the import of goods that are produced with the use of forced labor, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s proposal to ban goods tied to forced labor was approved as a « step of major moral, economic, and strategic importance, reinforcing the State of Israel’s commitment to the fight against human trafficking and forced labor, alongside safeguarding the interests of the Israeli economy. » The directive instructed the Economy and Industry Ministry to establish regulations banning such goods in accordance with standards set by international law. The Prime Minister’s Office’s National Economic Council has also been instructed to create an enforcement method, to be submitted to the government for approval within 90 days.
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