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Israel · Country watch

Dutch Ban Hits Travelers, Leviathan Cancels Deal

Israeli travelers face scrutiny in the Netherlands; Leviathan cancels a $6.7 billion gas deal with Dalia Energy.

· · 6 sources

The picture Deteriorating

Conditions for business in Israel are deteriorating due to increased scrutiny on Israeli goods in the Netherlands and the cancellation of a major energy deal, causing uncertainty in trade and energy sectors.

In this briefing West Bank · Israeli Defense Minister · Leviathan gas field · Dalia Energy · Netherlands

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

  • logistics
  • public-sector

Defense minister orders West Bank closure for holiday

A group of people standing in front of a building
Ervin Erviansyah / Unsplash

Israel's Defense Minister has ordered a closure of the West Bank for Palestinians during the Jewish holidays, according to Haaretz. Palestinian workers will be barred from entering Israeli settlements, and checkpoints will remain closed through October 3. The U.S. Embassy has confirmed the closure, which is expected to affect daily operations and logistics in the region.

Impact Logistics and operations in the West Bank are disrupted, affecting movement and trade until October 3.

Watch Checkpoints will reopen after October 3. · 3 October 2026

Sources: Haaretz ↗

Companies

  • energy

Leviathan partners cancel $6.7 billion deal with Dalia

Leviathan gas field partners have canceled a $6.7 billion contract with Dalia Energy for the long-term supply of natural gas to two new power plants, Globes reports. Dalia Energy has rejected the cancellation, but the reasons for the termination have not been disclosed. This development could impact energy supply plans and market dynamics in Israel's energy sector.

Impact Energy sector stakeholders face uncertainty in supply contracts and potential shifts in market dynamics.

Sources: Globes ↗

Markets

Nothing significant reported today.

Trade

  • logistics

Dutch enforcement of West Bank goods ban affects Israelis

The Netherlands has begun enforcing a new law banning the import, sale, and purchase of goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Israeli travelers reported thorough searches at Dutch airports, according to Ynet and the Jerusalem Post. The law imposes penalties of up to six years in prison for violations. Israeli authorities have responded by taking retaliatory measures against Dutch diplomats in Ramallah.

Impact Israeli exporters face increased scrutiny and potential legal risks when dealing with the Netherlands.

Sources: Ynet ↗, Jerusalem Post ↗

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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