Bureaucracy

Picking up the pieces: Israelis who lost homes in Iran attack remain traumatized by bureaucracy

The war with Iran may be over, but for victims of missile attacks, the trauma continues.

THE DEVASTATED remains of apartments in Tel Aviv where residents were forbidden from entering to retrieve possessions.
A VEHICLE is badly damaged amid the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Balikesir province, Turkey, last month. Experts unanimously agree that a major earthquake in Israel is not a possibility, it is a certainty, says the writer.

Nesher mayor to 'Post': A major earthquake in Israel is coming. We must be ready - opinion

 Test results are often difficult to understand in Hebrew.

Israel’s healthcare through an olah’s eyes: one woman’s story of struggle and strength

 View of a Maccabi Health Center in Modi'in, on January 26, 2021.

Navigating Israel’s healthcare system as an oleh


Deemed unfit to drive by Israeli bureaucracy

Getting a driver’s license in Israel can feel like surviving an obstacle course - it’s not just a test of driving skill but also of patience, resilience, and pure willpower.

  Israeli drivers and roads are notorious for being among the worst worldwide.

Bureaucracy battles: how do olim deal with the Israeli postal service?

Another common hurdle that nearly every oleh has encountered.

 Illustration of an Israeli post truck. March 6, 2023.

Bureaucratic battles: The struggles of new Israeli olim at the Interior Ministry

Daily bureaucratic obstacles can really take a toll on new immigrants who are trying to find their footing in a new country.

 THE EXPECTATION that citizens should roam the length and breadth of the country in order to find an appointment slot somewhere to renew a passport is preposterous.

Israel’s EV charging chaos needs a credit card, not another app - opinion

The digital bureaucracy of Israel’s electric vehicle (EV) charging market reflects a fundamental market failure, but there are simple technological solutions.

 Electric vehicles now as reliable and durable as petrol and diesel cars, study finds.

Internal obstacles in Israel’s war effort - opinion

Why hasn't Israel won the war yet? A look at some of the policies implemented may provide an explanation.

 Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, February 18, 2025.

Eighty years on, Holocaust survivors in Israel still fight for dignity - opinion

Now is the time to act on behalf of Holocaust survivors, in their memory, and for the future of our society as a Jewish, ethical, and humane community.

 Red tape being cut by scissors, close-up

We need to warmly welcome our immigrants - opinion

It’s true that so many immigrants have greatly enhanced this nation. Isn’t it time to welcome them the way we would embrace a long-lost friend who has finally come home?

 ALIYAH AND INTEGRATION Minister Ofir Sofer welcomes immigrants from France at Ben-Gurion Airport in August. The writer asks: Isn’t it time to welcome immigrants the way we would embrace a long-lost friend who has finally come home?

'Israel is something you can't understand': JPost staff share struggles, silliness of aliyah

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Zvika Klein, and Alex Winston

 Illustrative photo of people making aliyah to Israel.

Fighting for their identity: Amos and Rivka Minster on their Journey to Judaism and Israel

Amos and Rivka Minster converted to Judaism under the official auspices of the state but had to fight to receive their official Israeli identification.

 AMOS AND RIVKA Minster smile upon receiving their official Israeli ID cards.

Bank Leumi president & CEO: 'The government must eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy'

“We all hope that the effects of the war will be short-lived and that the economic rebound that will follow will be significant," said Bank Leumi President & CEO Hanan Friedman.

 Bank Leumi President & CEO Hanan Friedman at the conference.

Navigating bureaucracy: How to obtain a building permit in Israel

Exploring the labyrinth of Israeli bureaucracy: Navigating the complexities of building permits to save time and increase efficiency.

 Navigating Israeli bureaucracy can be extremely frustrating, says the writer.