Can I evict a tenant in Israel for non-payment of rent?

Yes. Non-payment of rent is the most common ground for eviction in Israel. You must first send a written notice demanding payment and giving the tenant a reasonable period to pay — typically 14 days under standard contract terms. If the tenant does not pay, you file an eviction claim in the Magistrate Court for the district where the property is located under the Civil Procedure Regulations.

You cannot change the locks or remove the tenant's belongings yourself; only a court order enforced by the Execution Office authorises physical eviction. Self-help eviction exposes you to criminal liability under Section 192 of the Penal Law 5737-1977. A landlord who acts through counsel typically obtains a possession order within 3 to 5 months for a straightforward non-payment case. For more detail, see Evicting a Tenant in Israel: A Complete Legal Guide for Foreign Landlords.