Interior Ministry

High Court dismisses petition by expatriates seeking to vote in upcoming election

The petition was filed by some 100 expatriate Israelis challenging their exclusion from the voter rolls under an Interior Ministry classification known as “Code 51.”

Chief Justice Esther Hayut and fellow Israeli Supreme Court judges at the High Court in Jerusalem
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (R) speaks to the media during a news conference at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 5, 2026 near Leipzig, Germany.

Germany faces daily 'hybrid warfare' attacks, minister warns after explosive drone found at airport

Tel Aviv city hall

Israel: Deficit in 38% of authorities, 16% in "critical" financial condition

Money bills

Interior Ministry changes the rules: Are you eligible for the new property tax discount?


Knesset approves first reading of bill to let Israelis get passports, IDs online

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel presented a bill that would allow for Israelis to get IDs online without appearing in person at government agencies.

Moshe Arbel

This Gazan risked his life for IDF soldiers on October 7 - and got rewarded

Following his wife's death Hamid was left to care alone for his nine children, all citizens of Israel and minors, some of whom have medical issues.

 Interior Minister Moshe Arbel granting permanent resident status to Hamid Abu Arar for his life-saving actions on October 7, February 21, 2024.

Influx of foreign construction workers begins

Dozens of foreign workers from India’s construction industry arrived in Israel this week as part of agreements signed by various construction manpower organizations.


LGBTQ+ Palestinians can request asylum in Israel, court rules

The Population Authority's position is that all Palestinians are not subject to the UN's Refugee Convention.

Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

New housing for Nachal Oz evacuees: Where will it be established?

National Planning Council approves exemption and permit for housing complex, proposes Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek as the location.


Israeli minister faces pressure from politicians to delay municipal elections

The elections were supposed to have taken place on October 31 but were pushed off following the outbreak of the Swords of Iron War on October 7.

 An Israeli municipal elections voting box.

Israel grants residency to Eritrean resident for October 7 heroics

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel said it was "the least that can be done," and that "gratitude is the highest Jewish value."

 Minister of the Interior Moshe Arbel with Eritrean citizen Molugata Tsagai, who saved the life of an IDF officer on October 7. As a token of gratitude, Arbel had the Ministry grant residency status to Tsagai. November 26, 2023.

Rapid construction licensing reform underway

Construction industry news: Interior minister signs regulations to expedite plan and permit approval, aiming to shorten process by 1-4 years


Gov't could free up over NIS 2.5 billion by closing redundant ministries

Out of 32 current ministries, 25 could be said to be standard ministries that are essential to running the country as a Jewish and democratic nation.

 Members from Israel's Tourism Ministry, Foreign Affairs Ministry, Justice Ministry, Police and other government and local leaders convened a forum to address the spike in anti-Christian attacks.

Arye Deri appoints Shas MK as new Israeli health minister

The position was previously held by Moshe Arbel who is also the interior minister and requested to have someone take over one of the positions due to the heavy workload brought on by the war.

 Shas MK Uriel Busso leads a committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 20, 2023