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Israel – Health Service

Israel runs a universal, compulsory national health insurance framework — not a tax-funded public service along the lines of the NHS, but a Bismarck-style social insurance arrangement in which every resident must join one of four competing, non-profit health funds

Israel – Health Risks, Inoculations, Vaccinations, and Health Certificates

For expats considering a move to Israel, the country presents a relatively low infectious disease burden compared to many global destinations — but that doesn’t mean health preparations should be overlooked. While no vaccinations are legally mandated for entry in

Israel – Health Issues

Israel ranks among the world’s healthiest nations on several key measures, placing fourth globally for life expectancy as of 2023 and second for low preventable mortality. That said, expats should familiarise themselves with the country’s notable burden of lifestyle-related illness,

Israel – Health Insurance

Israel maintains a compulsory National Health Insurance (NHI) framework, established under the National Health Insurance Law of 1995, which provides coverage to all officially recognised residents through one of four public health funds. That said, expats who have not been

Israel – Finding Property to Rent

Foreign nationals are free to rent property in Israel, but the market moves quickly and operates according to conventions that may surprise those accustomed to other systems — among them the requirement for guarantors, a full set of post-dated cheques,

Israel – Finding Property to Buy

International buyers are fully permitted to purchase property in Israel, and it is a growing trend — yet the market operates quite differently from what many buyers may be accustomed to elsewhere. The majority of purchasers engage both a licensed

Israel – Finding Employment

Israel’s job market is both vibrant and globally connected, with a thriving technology sector creating consistent demand for talented professionals from overseas. Successfully securing employment here means navigating a distinctive business culture built on directness and personal relationships, meeting Hebrew

Israel – Employment Terms and Conditions

Israel has a well-established legal framework governing employment relationships, extending robust statutory protections to both domestic and overseas workers in areas including working hours, minimum wage, leave entitlements, and compulsory pension contributions. The system holds genuine advantages for expatriates, yet

Israel – Emergencies

Israel’s emergency services each operate on their own dedicated line: 101 connects you to the ambulance service (Magen David Adom), 100 reaches the police, and 102 is the number for fire and rescue. The internationally recognised numbers 112 and 911

Israel – Elderly Care

Israel’s elderly care landscape operates across multiple layers, drawing on public financing from the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi), the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Social Affairs, while a substantial private sector runs alongside these state mechanisms. Government