Occupied Palestine (Quds News Network)- Israel has officially updated its entry requirements, explicitly stating it can deny entry to anyone who has "publicly criticized" or "called for a boycott" of Israel or its settlements. The policy also maintains a condition allowing Israeli occupation to demand access to personal social media accounts or email as part of the entry process. The Israeli occupation authorities determine whether you can enter Israel, and individuals who have "publicly criticized" it may face "lengthy personal questioning and baggage searches" upon entry and exit. Foreign nationals can also be refused entry if they have “publicly called for a boycott of Israel or Israeli settlements,” belong to an organization that has supported such a boycott, or have made public statements in support of prosecuting Israeli settlers in a foreign country or international court for “actions taken during their military duties for Israel.” The policy adds that travellers—particularly those who fall into these categories—may be held at border control for additional checks, sometimes for several hours, including in detention facilities. “Israeli security has, at times, requested access to travellers' personal email or social media accounts as a condition of entry. Baggage or digital devices may also be searched and could be withheld.”

The updates come amid widespread condemnation and growing boycotts of Israel over its 19-month-long genocide in Gaza, where more than 35,000 civilians—mostly women and children—have been killed.