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Relationship dossier

Israel Jamaica

Relationship assessment

Practical cooperation alongside differing positions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Israel toward Jamaica

+25

Israel engaged Jamaica through a 2019 cooperation agreement addressing areas including agriculture, water and innovation.

Jamaica toward Israel

+10

Jamaica entered into practical cooperation arrangements with Israel in 2019. Its 2024 recognition of Palestine reflects a policy position at odds with Israel on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Overall relationship

+15

The relationship includes practical bilateral cooperation, but its scope and durability are uncertain. Jamaica's recognition of Palestine in 2024 underscores a major difference in policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Israel and Jamaica have pursued practical cooperation, including a 2019 agreement covering areas such as agriculture, water and innovation. Jamaica recognized the State of Palestine in 2024, reflecting a significant difference in policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The scope and implementation of bilateral cooperation are unclear.

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