Can I arbitrate a shareholder dispute in Israel?

Yes, if your shareholder agreement contains an arbitration clause, most shareholder disputes — including contractual claims and even oppression claims under section 191 of the Companies Law — can be referred to arbitration. An Israeli court will stay court proceedings and enforce the arbitration clause. However, certain relief, like winding up the company, may still require court involvement. For international investors, institutional arbitration (ICC, LCIA, or the Israel Centre for Commercial Arbitration) is the preferred route.