Debt Collection

Can a foreign creditor freeze my Israeli bank account?

A foreign creditor holding a foreign court judgment cannot directly access the Israeli Execution Office — they must first have their judgment recognized by an Israeli court. Israel is a party to a number of bilateral enforcement treaties and will recognize judgments from reciprocating countries. Once recognized, the foreign judgment can be enforced in Israel like a domestic judgment, including through bank account attachment. If you have debts in the US, UK, EU, or other treaty partners and own Israeli assets, this is a real risk to be aware of.

From the full guide: Frozen Bank Account in Israel: Causes, Rights and How to Respond


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