### Question
How is the term boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel defined?


### Answer
The term **boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 4452* as the following:

> actions by states, nonmember states of the United Nations, international organizations, or affiliated agencies of international organizations that are politically motivated and are intended to penalize or otherwise limit commercial relations specifically with Israel or persons doing business in Israel or in any territory controlled by Israel

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 4452*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-TRADE FACILITATION AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

