About This Site

Israeli Law Explained for the World

IsraelLaw.info is a free, authoritative resource for anyone navigating the Israeli legal system — built and maintained by a licensed Israeli attorney.

Our Mission

Israel is a hub for international investment, diaspora communities, and cross-border families — yet reliable English-language legal information about Israeli law has long been scarce.

IsraelLaw.info was created to fill that gap. We publish comprehensive, plain-language guides on every major area of Israeli law, updated daily, and reviewed by a licensed Israeli attorney. Our goal is to help you understand your rights and obligations before you contact a lawyer — or to point you in the right direction when you need professional help.

The site covers inheritance and probate, real estate transactions, family law, immigration and Aliyah, corporate and commercial matters, tax planning, debt collection, and arbitration — always from the perspective of the foreign national, investor, or diaspora family member who may be unfamiliar with the Israeli system.

Meet the Expert Behind the Content

Adv. Eli Shimony

Licensed Israeli Attorney · Founder

Licensed Member, Israeli Bar Association LL.B. (Law) · M.B.A. (Business Administration) Elected Judge, Bar Association Disciplinary Court, Tel Aviv District (2023–present) Member, Technology, Law & Internet Committee — Israeli Bar Association Member, Intellectual Property Committee — Israeli Bar Association Certified Mediator & Arbitrator (including supervised practicum) Certified Compliance Officer — Israeli Compliance Association & International Compliance Association (ICA) Continuing Legal Education: Fordham University School of Law · Yale Law School · New York University School of Law · WIPO (Geneva) Areas of Practice: Real Estate · Inheritance & Probate · Corporate & Commercial Law · Intellectual Property · Mediation & Arbitration · Regulatory Compliance Languages: English and Hebrew

Eli Shimony founded Eli Shimony - Law Office with a focus on serving the international community — foreign nationals buying property in Israel, diaspora families navigating inheritance, and entrepreneurs setting up businesses in the country. He created IsraelLaw.info to give the international community reliable, free access to the legal information they need, in language they can understand.

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Why This Site Exists

Foreign nationals dealing with Israeli law face a double challenge: the legal system is unfamiliar, and most resources are written in Hebrew for a local audience. IsraelLaw.info bridges that gap.

Every guide on this site is written to address the specific questions and concerns of international readers — whether you are a US citizen inheriting Israeli property, a European investor buying an apartment in Tel Aviv, or a family relocating under the Law of Return. We focus on the practical: what you need to know, what documents you need, what to expect, and when you need a lawyer.

Content is published daily and reviewed by Adv. Eli Shimony for accuracy and current compliance with Israeli law.

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International Focus

Every article is written with the foreign reader in mind — addressing cross-border issues, dual taxation, and the practical challenges of dealing with Israeli law from abroad.

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Attorney-Reviewed

All content is reviewed by Adv. Eli Shimony — a licensed Israeli attorney — for legal accuracy, completeness, and current compliance with Israeli statutes and case law.

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Daily Updates

Israeli law evolves. New legislation, court decisions, and regulatory changes are reflected in our articles, which are updated and expanded continuously.

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This site provides general information only. For advice specific to your situation, contact Eli Shimony - Law Office for a confidential consultation.

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