Israeli authorities have blocked over 100 anti-Israel activists from entering the country since the start of 2025—representing a dramatic spike of thousands of percent compared to previous years, according to data revealed Monday during a Knesset subcommittee hearing. Between 2017 and March 2024, only about 30 such entry refusals were recorded. But in just the first five months of 2025, that number has already surged past 100.
Hostile Actors Have Been Stopped at the Gate
The figures were presented during a session of the Knesset’s Subcommittee on Judea and Samaria, chaired by MK Tzvi Sukkot of the Religious Zionist Party. He has been spearheading efforts to tighten oversight of individuals attempting to enter Israel with the intent to incite unrest or delegitimize the IDF. “Thanks to improved coordination between security bodies, we’ve been able to block the entry of hostile activists who previously entered freely,” Sukkot said.
He credited a special task force formed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir in the Samaria District, working in collaboration with the Population and Immigration Authority, the Diaspora Affairs Ministry, and the IDF Central Command.
Israel Sends a Message to Foreign Agitators
Sukkot emphasized that Israel would no longer serve as a platform for what he called “anarchists and provocateurs.”
“For too many years, these individuals came here to incite, riot, and smear Israel and its soldiers,” he said. “The message now is clear—Israel will no longer be a playground for delegitimization activists. We will fight this phenomenon with full force.”
