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After 14 years the Ministry revoked a family unification permit of a Palestinian married to an Israeli ; following an appeal to the court, the decision was overturned
R is a resident of the Palestinian Authority, married for over 20 years to an Israeli citizen. They have two young children who are...


The Ministry of Interior withdrew from it's demand to receive a foreign certificate that did not exist, and an Israel's foreign spouse received residency
Y was born in the USA and grew up from the age of two in Japan. In her adulthood, she met N, an Israeli citizen, and they fell in love....


The Population Authority significantly worsened the conditions for obtaining a humanitarian visa in Israel
The Population Authority significantly worsened the conditions for obtaining a humanitarian visa in Israel


Easing of Restrictions in Entry and Exit to/from Israel to Palestinians-American Citizens
As part of talks between Israel and the United States regarding the exemption from visa requirements for Israelis seeking to enter the...


Palestinian Women Aged 40 and Above who are married to Israelis would be entitled to residency
Following a petition filed by various human rights organizations before Israel's High Court of Justice against this racist and...


Newborns born to an Israeli father and a non-Israeli mother will not be registered automatically
Important for you to know: Newborns born to an Israeli father and a non-Israeli mother will not automatically receive an identity card,...


New: online applications to relationship visas
As of September 2021, the Population and Immigration Authority launched an online form in which applications for grating a foreign...

Petition before the Jerusalem District Court Challenging the Suspension of Palestinian Applications
On August 1, 2021, Adv. Michal Luft submitted an administrative petition before the Jerusalem District Court against the Ministry of...


Administrative Seizure Order Issued against Goods Destined for the Gaza Strip
The Counter-Terrorism Law, enacted in 2016, authorizes the Israeli Ministry of Defense to seize goods if it suspects they are intended...


Palestinians Holding Family Reunification Permits will be Allowed to Drive in Israel
After years of requests and petitions on this issue, the Civil Administration elected to amend its directives and established that all...


Did you know? Partners of Israelis who have Left Them due to Domestic Violence can Remain in Israel
Israeli citizens or residents with foreign or Palestinians partners are entitled to request that the Ministry of Interior grant their...


Petition: registration of marriage between an Israeli and a foreigner, should be done immediately.
The Ministry of Interior acts unlawfully when it delays the registration of marriages of Israelis married to foreigners. It is worth...
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