Biometric Israeli ID Card

Carry Your Teudat Zehut With You Always

Biometric Israeli ID Card

In Israel, perhaps the most important document you need is your Teudat Zehut – your Identification Document. This is the key for letting all and sundry know who you are. So important is this document, that you must have it on you at all times. Yes, indeed, there is an obligation to carry one’s Teudat Zehut on one at ALL times. Personally, I do. It can happen that one accidentally forgets one’s Teudat Zehut, but really, one should cling to it much like one would put on one’s watch in the morning or perhaps for those who don’t wear watches – hold on to one’s cell phone!

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Image of a Fallen Bicycle in a Side Mirror - Witnessing an Accident in Israel

What To Do If You See An Accident In Israel

Image of a Fallen Bicycle in a Side Mirror - Witnessing an Accident in Israel

The question recently arose as to what one is expected to do if you witness an accident or arrive at scene of an accident in Israel shortly after the event took place. There are various different types of accidents and hence a number of options of what you could and should do. The exact nature of assistance you offer depends both on the situation and your knowledge or experience in first aid. In this post, we will share more about what you need to understand and what you need to do.

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