Legal Information
Who Can Donate to Israeli Political Parties?
Under Israeli election law (Party Financing Law, 1973), the following individuals are eligible to donate:
✓ Israeli Citizens with Voting Rights Every Israeli citizen aged 18 and above who has the right to vote can donate to a political party of their choice.
- Age: Must be 18 years or older
- Citizenship: Must be an Israeli citizen
- Voting Rights: Must have the legal right to
vote in Israeli elections
Donation Limits
Annual Donation Limit per Individual Israeli citizens can donate up to a maximum amount per calendar year to political parties. The limit is adjusted periodically and indexed to inflation. Individual donors can contribute several thousand shekels annually to each party.
Important: The exact limit is determined by Israeli law and updated regularly. Please consult the official Democrats party website for current contribution limits.
Israeli Citizens Living Abroad
Israeli citizens living outside of Israel who maintain their citizenship and voting rights are eligible to donate to political parties in Israel, subject to the same limits as citizens residing in Israel.
Full Rights for Citizens Abroad If you maintain your Israeli citizenship and voting rights, you can donate up to the permitted annual limit, regardless of your current country of residence.
Note: Some countries may have restrictions on political contributions to foreign entities. Please consult with a legal advisor in your country of residence.
Tax Information
Contributions to political parties in Israel are generally not tax-deductible. Donations are considered personal political expressions and do not qualify for tax benefits.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general educational purposes. For specific legal advice or current donation limits, please consult:
- The official Democrats party website: democrats.org.il/donations
- The Israeli Registrar of Political Parties
- A qualified legal professional
This is an independent informational website and may not represent official communications from The Democrats party.