Registering a domain name under Israel’s country-code domain (ccTLD) spaces — .il and .ישראל — is not restricted to Israelis; it is open and…
Read moreRegistering a domain name under Israel’s country-code domain (ccTLD) spaces — .il and .ישראל — is not restricted to Israelis; it is open and available to anyone around the world. Most domains in Israel’s ccTLDs registries are registered to entities based in Israel: according to ISOC-IL data as of the end of 2025, 94% of .il domains and 95% of…
Read moreAhead of the publication of the full 2026 findings of its annual social media and digital platforms survey, ISOC-IL is releasing a first look at emerging trends in social media and AI use in Israel. Results reveal record levels of generative AI adoption, shifting patterns of platform engagement, and new questions about the role of AI in how Israelis access information and make decisions.
Read moreAs of June 3, 2026, Lexsynergy Ltd has joined the list of accredited registrars of the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL). As an accredited domain registrar specializing in services for companies, corporate entities, and other organizations, Lexsynergy helps businesses protect their brands and manage their digital presence through tailored domain strategies, centralized domain portfolio management, and proactive online brand protection. The…
Read moreThe Israel Internet Association partnered with Siraj NGO to deliver an Arabic-language training session for students studying computer science and information systems, equipping them with practical tools to navigate today’s complex information environment and to bring this knowledge into high school classrooms, engaging younger students in conversations about digital responsibility and safety.
Read moreISOC-IL's Registry Manager Presents Insights and Challenges of Current IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) Implementation for ICANN's IDN World Report
Read moreThe Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has updated its Registration Rules for domain names under the .net.il subdomain pursuant to Amendment 76 to the Communications Law, which changed eligibility criteria for internet service providers in Israel.
Read moreDr. Asaf Wiener, ISOC-IL’s Director of Research and Public Policy, shared our research and insights in a special panel discussion at Reichman University’s Sammy Ofer School of Communications. The panel addressed a central public-policy question of the AI era: how data-driven technologies, generative AI, and automated influence tools are reshaping election campaigns, voter autonomy, and public trust.
Read moreThe Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has launched Arabic-language channels on Facebook and Instagram. These new channels will provide trusted updates and online guides focused on online safety, digital literacy, and digital resilience, making these important resources linguistically and culturally accessible to Israel's Arab population and advancing ISOC-IL’s extensive efforts to bridge digital gaps in Arab society.
Read moreISOC-IL allocates significant data center resources to ensure high-availability access for open-source users. ISOC-IL has now expanded the mirror system with new hardware delivering more than double the capacity. The Rocky Linux distribution is the most recent addition to the upgraded ISOC-IL mirror, with additional Linux distributions and key open-source projects soon to follow.
Read moreISOC-IL has filed an amicus curiae brief in the Zira v. Google case before the Tel Aviv District Court, warning against efforts to extend copyright blocking orders to public DNS resolvers. The brief argues that public DNS resolvers are a distinct and legitimate layer of Internet infrastructure, and that treating them as access providers could set a far-reaching precedent for Internet governance in Israel.
Read moreISOC-IL has conducted training for journalists, students, staff, and civil society as part of the Disinformation Resilience Israel (DRI) project, supported by the European Union. A central focus of the DRI project is increasing the capacity of civil society organizations and media outlets.
Read moreThe Israeli Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has officially launched its first-ever TikTok account, marking a new step in its digital and educational outreach efforts. As part of the launch, ISOC-IL has introduced a tailored campaign for teenagers, encouragingcritical thinking and active participation online.
Read moreIsrael Internet Association (ISOC-IL) has released new online guides in Hebrew and Arabic to empower users against disinformation on social media. Developed in partnership with FakeReporter, these hands-on resources focus on simple, practical ways to detect fake profiles.
Read moreThis summary presents the main findings of a Hebrew-language publication that provides civil society organizations, media professionals, and government actors in Israel with guiding principles and best practices for addressing online disinformation and strengthening civic resilience.
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