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Israel Warns: Surrogacy in Ukraine Linked to Exploitation

1/7/2026

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The Israeli Justice Ministry warns against surrogacy in Ukraine due to exploitation and potential human trafficking.
The warning follows similar alerts for northern Cyprus, Albania, and Kenya.
Reports indicate vulnerable women face violence and coercive contracts, with many surrogates lacking legal status and support.
The ongoing war exacerbates these issues, with contracts restricting movement and hindering retrieval of newborns by Israeli parents.

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The Israeli Justice Ministry warns against surrogacy in Ukraine due to exploitation and potential human trafficking.
The warning follows similar alerts for northern Cyprus, Albania, and Kenya.
Reports indicate vulnerable women face violence and coercive contracts, with many surrogates lacking legal status and support.
The ongoing war exacerbates these issues, with contracts restricting movement and hindering retrieval of newborns by Israeli parents.