Due to the ongoing situation in Israel, severe delays with outgoing and incoming mail are to be expected resulting in a backlog. Please hold send mail that cannot wait until the situation calms. We will publish further updates when we have them.

Israel Postal Company wishes to confirm that all mail distribution and collections are no longer subject to interruptions and delays as a result of the health-related restrictions. 

Israel Postal Company has confirmed that the delivery and collection of mail items from the south and centre of the country has returned to normal following interruptions due to a security situation. 

Israel Postal Company has confirmed that interruptions and delays in the distribution and collection of mail (letter-post, parcels and EMS items) may be experienced as a result of the security situation in the south and centre of the country. In addition, the health situation restrictions communicated in previous EmIS messages are still in place. Israel Postal Company thanks all Union member countries and their designated operators for their understanding.

Israeli Post have advised that the lockdown declared by the Israeli Health Authorities is gradually being lifted and restrictions have been eased. However, social distancing is still required. Shopping centres remain closed, so delivery points located in these areas are unavailable. Where possible, mail is being redirected to alternative delivery points.

Signatures are not collected upon delivery. Home deliveries are continuing, subject to some restrictions, availability of staff and the Health Authorities’ application of quarantine measures in high-risk areas. Delivery delays are still likely, Force Majeure remains in place.

Israel Postal Company has advised that service delays are still being experienced due to ongoing restrictions and precautions in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19.