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Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Israel. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Israel maintains a "Heavily Regulated" approach to age-restricted content. This classification indicates strict compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, specific technical implementations, regular audits, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Businesses operating in this jurisdiction must implement comprehensive age assurance systems and maintain detailed compliance records. Legal consultation is strongly recommended before entering this market.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Minimum Age
18+ years
Required age for platform access
Age Gate Required
No
No verification required
Last Verified
9/20/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
Current ISP obligation to offer free filtering services confirmed: An updated guide confirms that internet providers and cellular companies are obligated to offer filtering of offensive websites and content free of charge, reflecting the current legal situation.
- Heavily Regulated
Communications Law Amendment No. 60: Amendment No. 60 to the Communications Law addressed ISP responsibilities concerning content filtering, likely reflecting the outcome of the 2016 legislative discussions, leading to the current state where ISPs offer filters.
- Heavily Regulated
Lawmakers back away from compulsory online porn filter bill: Lawmakers reconsidered the bill approved on Oct 30, 2016, due to opposition from the Communications Ministry. The bill's author proposed a new version focusing on heightened ISP notification about available filtering options, rather than default blocking.
- Heavily Regulated
Ministerial Committee approves bill for default porn blocking: The Ministerial Committee for Legislation unanimously approved a bill forcing Israeli internet providers to censor pornography by default, requiring users to opt-out to access content.
- Heavily Regulated
Protection of Children on the Internet Law enacted: This law focuses on protecting minors from harmful content online and imposes certain duties on content providers and ISPs.
- Heavily Regulated
Communications Law (Telecommunications and Broadcasts) enacted: Enactment of the Communications Law, which later included amendments addressing ISP responsibilities concerning content filtering.
- Heavily Regulated
Penal Law enacted: Enactment of the Penal Law, which contains general provisions regarding obscenity and the distribution of harmful material, including to minors (e.g., Section 214A).
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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timesofisrael.comministers-approve-bill-to-block-internet-porn
globes.co.ilarticle.aspx
ynet.co.il0,7340,L-4871926,00.html
independent.co.ukisrael-porn-sites-blocked-new-law-access-ask-a7389801.html
timesofisrael.comlawmakers-back-away-from-compulsory-online-porn-filter
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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