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Middle East - Israel

The following links provide extensive country information by various government agencies and other external sources. The topics covered include, but are not limited to: general, economic and political information, tax and tariff information, documentation needed for exporting, and business climate.

CIA -- The World Factbook -- Israel

US Department of State -- Background Notes -- Israel

Country Commercial Guides (CCG)

Department of Commerce CCG's are prepared by US Embassy Staff. Included in the CCG is a section on Israel.

Trade Information Center

Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration

Embassy of Israel in Washington, United States of America

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry is responsible for administering Israel's foreign affairs and diplomatic relations.

Ministry of Industry & Trade

  • 30 Agron Street
  • Jerusalem 94190
  • Telephone: (2) 220-377
  • Fax: (2) 250-435
  • Contact: Dov Mishor, Director General

Israel Export Institute

Israel's Export Institute provides a contact point between Israeli businesses and the international community.

Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance is the main economic ministry of the Government of Israel. It is responsible for planning and implementing the Government's overall economic policy.

Foreign Trade Administration

  • Phone: (2) 220-290
  • Fax: (2) 243-005
  • Foreign Trade Administration, North American Division
  • Telephone: (2) 220-335
  • Fax: (2) 243-005

Port and Railways Authority (PRA)

PRA is responsible for planning, developing, managing, maintaining and operating Israel's ports and railways.

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Embassy of Israel, Washington, DC

The Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC and consulates throughout the US can provide people who wish to conduct business with Israel with a variety of assistance and information.

Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)

The CBS is the central body of the Israeli government whose role is to collect, process and publicize statistical information on the population, economy, and society in Israel. The CBS web site contains excellent information, data, and statistics on Israel.

Israel-America Chamber of Commerce & Industry

  • America House
  • 35 Shaul Hamelech Blvd.
  • Tel Aviv 64927, Israel
  • Telephone: 972-3-6952341
  • Fax: 972-3-6951272