Can a foreign national sue in Israel's small claims court?

Yes. Any person — Israeli citizen, foreign resident, tourist, or overseas creditor — may file a small claims case in Israel's Magistrates Court, provided the court has territorial jurisdiction over the dispute. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for plaintiffs. If you are based abroad, you can file from overseas through an Israeli attorney holding your power of attorney. All court documents must be in Hebrew or accompanied by certified Hebrew translations.