Israel

Israel is located in the Middle East, and lies on the southeastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, and northern shore of the Red Sea. The Palestinian territories, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, and Lebanon border the country. With its economy center falling in Tel Aviv, and government sitting in its capital of Jerusalem, Israel is an extremely diversified population in a small land-area.

Under the country’s basic laws, it considers itself a Jewish and Democratic State, with a representative democracy, a parliamentary system, proportional representation, and universal suffrage. The Knesset is the Legislature in the country while the Prime Minister serves as the head of the government. Israel has the 34th largest economy based on nominal GDP worldwide, benefiting from a highly skilled workforce and excellent educational system. It has one of the world’s highest percentage of citizens holding a tertiary degree, and the country has the highest standard of living credentials in the Middle East. In 2018, the estimated population of just over 8.8 million inhabitants, makes it the 98th largest country based on population.

Israel is comprised of four major metropolitan areas which include: Gush Dan, the Jerusalem Metro area, Haifa Metro area, and the Beersheba Metro area. Jerusalem is the largest metro area by population with over 880,000 inhabitants. Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages of the country. As a geographic location which is inhabited by immigrants, other prominent languages in the country include Russian, French, and English. As the country makes a major portion of the Holy Land, it is a region of significant religious prominence to all religions, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Druze and Bahá'í Faith.

The country’s legal system is comprised of three-tier court system. It has magistrate courts throughout a majority of the country, with district courts, and courts of first instance; the Supreme Court is the highest tier-system in the country. The legal system combines three legal traditions including English Law, Jewish Law, and civil law. Israel maintains foreign relations with 158 countries worldwide, and 107 diplomatic missions.

Considered the most advanced country in the Middle East, Israel has an excellent university system and extremely educated workforce. The agriculture and industrial sectors are prime economic-drivers, and food production is also a primary source of the country’s economic prowess. Tourism also draws in a great deal towards the country’s GDP annually. Equipment, software, fuels, grains, consumer goods, are among the leading exports Israel produces.

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Date Title Organization
18
Sep
Antiboycott Update for Government Contractors and More Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
11
Aug
DHS Issues Additional Visa Waiver Program Guidance for Cuba, Hungary, Israel Jackson Lewis P.C.
9
Jun
Upcoming/New CFIUS Filing: Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. and DataPath, Inc. Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
2
Jun
Israel Approves the First Animal-Free Protein for Food Use Keller and Heckman LLP
18
Apr
Israel Poised to Join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program Greenberg Traurig, LLP
1
Feb
5 Trends to Watch: 2023 Israeli Business Greenberg Traurig, LLP
3
Nov
New Employment Law Requirements for Companies with US-Based Employees Greenberg Traurig, LLP
19
Sep
Privacy Report- California Exemptions for B2B and Employee Data Set To Expire ArentFox Schiff LLP
9
Jun
Hackers Go Phishing in Beeple’s Deep Pool of Twitter Followers Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
26
Dec
5 Trends to Watch in 2022 Israeli Business Greenberg Traurig, LLP
16
Nov
U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces Partnership with Israel to Combat Ransomware Hunton Andrews Kurth
11
Sep
Israel Tech Review: HI, 2021 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
13
Jul
ISS' Odious Failure To Recognize Israel Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
17
Jun
EC Investigating Teva for Allegedly Delaying, Disparaging Competing MS Drug MoginRubin
8
Jun
Global Employment Law Update - Part 4: Israel to Malaysia McDermott Will & Emery
4
Jun
UAE and Israel Sign Tax Treaty Bracewell LLP
21
May
Transatlantic Trade | US and Europe – Week of May 17, 2021 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
22
Jan
The Energizer – Volume 82 K&L Gates
3
Jan
Israel Tech Scene in 2020: Year In Review Greenberg Traurig, LLP
27
Dec
5 Trends to Watch in 2021 Business in Israel Greenberg Traurig, LLP
12
Oct
Israel Follows Europe’s Lead on Privacy Shield Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
23
Sep
Fall Travel Advisory: U.S. Embassy/Consular Services and COVID-19 Movement Restrictions Greenberg Traurig, LLP
18
Aug
A New Era in the Middle East for Trade and Politics? Israel and United Arab Emirates Agree to Establish Full Diplomatic Relations Bracewell LLP
3
Jun
PPP Loan Forgiveness: What the Latest Guidance Means for You Greenberg Traurig, LLP
7
May
Israeli Bank to Pay $30 Million for FIFA Money Laundering Violations Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto
26
Dec
Foreign Judgments in Israel: Recognition and Enforcement Carmon & Carmon
11
Nov
Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity – November 2019 Mintz
19
Sep
A Week of Surreal Headlines: A Charging Bull Smashed by Man Wielding Banjo, A Stolen 18-Karat Gold Toilet, and a $20 Million Consignment Decided by a Game of Rock, Paper, Scissors Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
12
Sep
Top International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation - September 12, 2019 Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
16
Aug
War of the Words: Ninth Circuit Reverses Judgment for the Insurer in Rare War Exclusion Case Carlton Fields
14
Aug
FDA Issues First Warning Letter to Food Importer Under FSVP Keller and Heckman LLP
13
Jun
International News in Chemical Policy and Regulation Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
10
Jun
Emerging Legal Trends AI: Can Israel Join the U.S. and Europe as a Leader in AI Protections? Mintz
2
May
The United States Finalizes its Welcome Notice to Israeli Investors: E-2 Visas Available in May Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP
30
Apr
E-Visas Available for Israeli Nationals Beginning May 2019 Wiggin and Dana LLP
26
Apr
UPDATE: Israel to Join Countries Qualified for E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Greenberg Traurig, LLP
16
Apr
Israeli Citizens Eligible for E-2 Treaty Investor Visas as of May 1, 2019 Mintz
3
Apr
Israel Expresses Concerns Over Investment Fund Security Measures Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
2
Apr
Israel to Join Countries Qualified for E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Greenberg Traurig, LLP
11
Feb
Global Financial Innovation Network Launch K&L Gates
10
Jan
Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2019: Mexico, Central and South America and the Middle East Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
7
Jan
FATF Evaluates the UK’s and Israel’s AML/CTF Programs and Welcomes Israel as its 38th Member Ballard Spahr LLP
24
Oct
New Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Magnesium from Israel Faegre Drinker
22
Oct
Other Countries Lay Out Welcome Mat to International Entrepreneurs as U.S. Draws Back Jackson Lewis P.C.
27
Jun
How is President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal related to the FIFA World Cup? Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
13
Apr
DOE Announces Call For Proposals For BIRD Energy Funding Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
10
Nov
DOE Awards $4.8 Million In Funding For BIRD Energy Projects Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
13
Sep
Switzerland and Israel Sign Cooperation Agreement K&L Gates
9
Aug
Bet-the-Synagogue Case: Reversal for Congregation Shearith Israel in Hotly Contested Suit Greenberg Traurig, LLP
8
Jun
Did You Know Your Choice of Emoji Can Have Legal Consequences? Picture of Chipmunk is Worth Thousand Words—and about $2,000 Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation