So Israelis and those entitled to make Aliyah can purchase land, even for the use of a foreign citizen. But can the foreigner purchase Israeli real estate directly?<\/p>\n

Yes, subject to a large number of approvals – from the chairman of the Israel Lands Council (on the recommendation of a subcommittee of the Israel Lands Council) and after consultation with the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.<\/p>\n

Obtaining the approval involves considerations of the public good and its safety, characteristics, size, location and purpose of the land that the foreigner wishes to buy, the foreigner’s affinity to Israel, and more. A specific case is foreign institutions that have ties to religious organizations that seek to buy land in Israel<\/p>\n

In this case, the land manager will request the opinion of the ministers of religion, education, culture, security, law, and foreign affairs, depending on the land’s designation (for example, the minister of industry regarding land designated for commerce, industry, or craft, the minister of tourism for land designated for building a hotel).<\/p>\n

Which lands cannot a foreigner purchase in any case?<\/h4>\n

Lands used for agriculture and lands reserved for security or strategic needs. While land used for agricultural purposes is usually clearly used in this manner – plowed fields, orchards, etc. – land used for security purposes does not necessarily have a military base or a nuclear reactor on it. It makes sense to check the classification of the land before starting the activity to purchase it.<\/p>\n

Contact an expert real estate attorney<\/h4>\n

As you can see, purchasing rights in real estate for foreign citizens is even more complicated than a regular real estate transaction. If you want to buy or sell real estate in the Holy Land, contact a real estate lawyer from our office. The office has branches in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, the employees of the office speak a variety of languages, including English, French, Russian and German, and we will be happy to assist in all stages of a land purchase in Israel.<\/p>\n

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