### Question
How is the "actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel" defined?


### Answer
The term **actions to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 4201* as follows -

> actions by states, non-member 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 Israeli-controlled territories

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 4201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL TRADE PRIORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY**

