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Does United Parcel Service, Inc. support Israel?
Yes — United Parcel Service, Inc. has documented support for Israel on record. Every claim below links to its source.
Filed under: Hotels & travel companies · Companies that support Israel
Background
UPS's presence in Israel is real but indirect: since 1994 the brand has been operated by O.P.S.I. (International Handling) Ltd., an independent Israeli 'Authorized Service Contractor' — a local agent, not a UPS subsidiary. No donations by UPS or The UPS Foundation to Israel-linked organizations were identified, and UPS is not a BDS-targeted company. After 7 October 2023 UPS suspended its own flights to and from Israel on safety grounds while DHL and FedEx kept serving the country, drawing criticism from some shippers rather than boycott campaigns.
BDiCODE company profile — O.P.S.I. FreightWaves Cause IQ — UPS Foundation
Timeline of documented support
Documented support
| Type | Date | Amount | Recipient | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations in Israel | 1994 | — | UPS-branded express network in Israel (via local agent O.P.S.I.) UPS has served Israel since 1994 through O.P.S.I. (International Handling) Ltd., an independent Israeli company operating as UPS's 'Authorized Service Contractor' — an agent/franchise arrangement under UPS trademarks and methods, not a UPS-owned subsidiary (unlike FedEx, which bought out its Israeli agent in 2019). Control of the UPS Israel franchise passed to Maman Cargo Terminals of the Taavura group in a 2012 deal reported at about NIS 146 million. UPS's own site lists Israel service locations, and UPS operated its own freighter flights to Tel Aviv until October 2023. | |
| Operations in Israel | 2023-10-09 | — | Israel air network (suspension) After the 7 October 2023 attacks, UPS temporarily suspended operations in Israel including all inbound and outbound flights from 9 October, citing safety ('until further notice'), while activating contingency plans to move shipments already inside Israel — in contrast to DHL, which kept flying to Tel Aviv, and FedEx, which restored service via third-party airlift within days. In-country UPS-branded service remained the responsibility of its local contractor O.P.S.I. This entry records the wartime operational posture of an ongoing Israel service relationship, not financial support. |
Frequently asked questions
Did United Parcel Service, Inc. donate money to Israel or Israeli causes?
We have no records of cash donations, but United Parcel Service, Inc. has documented support of other kinds (Operations in Israel). See the records on this page.
Where does this information come from?
Every record on this page links to its source — news reports, official company statements, tax filings, or government records. 7 distinct sources are cited for United Parcel Service, Inc.. Our methodology page explains the full verification process.
Sources & citations
Record last updated: 2026-07-21
- UPS Israel — locations (official) ups.com
- BDiCODE company profile — O.P.S.I. bdicode.co.il
- CEP-Research cep-research.com
- FreightWaves freightwaves.com
- PSA BDP client advisory psabdp.com
- UPS Supply Chain Solutions market update (official) ups.com
- Cause IQ — UPS Foundation causeiq.com