Yes, IVF is legal in Israel under comprehensive national regulations. The state funds treatments for eligible women up to age 45, with oversight by the Ministry of Health’s Fertility and Genetic Diseases Division, which enforces 2023-2026 amendments tightening donor screening and embryo storage limits.
Key Regulations for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Israel
- Age and Marital Status: Only women under 45 may access state-funded IVF; single women and same-sex couples are explicitly included, per the 2023 Assisted Reproductive Technology Law amendments.
- Donor Screening: Mandatory genetic and infectious disease testing for all gamete donors, with results logged in the national registry established in 2024 to prevent consanguinity.
- Embryo Storage: Maximum storage duration of 10 years for surplus embryos, extendable to 15 years for medical necessity, enforced by the Fertility Division’s 2025 compliance directives.
Non-compliance risks license revocation for clinics and civil penalties under the Public Health Ordinance (New Version), 1983, as updated in 2026. Private IVF remains permissible but must adhere to the same donor and storage rules.