Misrad HaPnim (Ministry of Interior Israel) — Overview, responsibilities and population authority

Source: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministerio_del_Interior_(Israel) · 2026

General Information

• Hebrew name: משרד הפנים (Misrad HaPnim)
• Arabic name: وزارة الداخلية
• Founded: 1948
• Jurisdiction: Israel
• Website: www.gov.il/he/departments/ministry_of_interior
• Location: Jerusalem (31°46′44″N 35°12′05″E)

What is Misrad HaPnim?

The Ministry of Interior (Misrad HaPnim) is one of the central government offices in Israel. It is responsible for:

• Local government administration
• Citizenship and residency status
• National Identity Document (Teudat Zehut — תעודת זהות) issuance and management
• Immigration registration and population records

Key Subsidiary Body

• Population and Immigration Authority (Rashut HaEhiyah VeHaHagirah): The branch of Misrad HaPnim that directly handles population registration, immigration status, ID cards, and residency permits for new immigrants (olim) and other residents.

Relevance for New Immigrants (Olim Hadashim)

New immigrants must visit Misrad HaPnim or the Population and Immigration Authority to:

• Obtain their Israeli ID card (Teudat Zehut)
• Register their address and family status
• Handle citizenship and residency documentation
• Update personal records (marriage, divorce, birth registration)

Contact

• Official website: https://www.gov.il/he/departments/ministry_of_interior