What Is Rami (the Israel Land Authority)?

Rami — Raminut Mekarkei Yisrael, the Israel Land Authority (רשות מקרקעי ישראל) — is the government body that manages the roughly 93% of land in Israel owned by the state, the Jewish National Fund, or the Development Authority.

Because most land in Israel is state-owned, most properties are technically held on a long-term lease (typically 49 or 98 years, usually renewable) from Rami rather than owned outright — this is distinct from private, freehold-registered land (Tabu-registered privately owned land).

Why it matters for a buyer: ask your lawyer whether a specific property sits on Rami-leased land or privately registered land, and what that means for the lease term remaining, renewal terms, and any Rami consent required for transfer — these details affect both the transaction process and the property's long-term value.

Source: Israel Land Authority (רשות מקרקעי ישראל); Israel Land Administration Law 5720-1960