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# Flags of Governmental Authorities and Organizations (Israel)

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- Introduction
- Israel Antiquities Authority
- Yarqon River Authority
- Ministry of Aliyah and Integration
- Population and Immigration Authority
- Ministry of Intelligence (2009–2024)

- Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technological Infrastructure
- Airports Authority
- Armament Development Authority (RAFAEL)
- Chief Rabbinate of Israel
- Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (Israel)
- Fire and Rescue Services
- Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations – Mossad
- Israel Electric Company
- Israel Postal Company
- Israel Railways
- Israeli Intelligence Community (IIC)
- Israeli Military Agency (Aman)
- Israeli Security Agency (Shabak/Shin Bet)
- Jails Service
- Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemet LeYisrael / JNF / KaKaL)
- Masa Israel Journey
- Mekorot – Israel National Water Co.
- Minister of Defence
- Ministry for the Development of the Periphery, the Negev and the Galilee
- Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
- Ministry of Communications
- Ministry of Construction and Housing
- Ministry of Culture and Sport
- Ministry of Defence (Ministry of Security)
- Ministry of Economy and Industry
- Ministry of Environmental Protection
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Public Security
- Ministry of Tourism
- Ministry of Transport and Road Safety
- National Insurance Institute
- Nature and National Parks Protection Authority
- Ports and Railways Authority
- Post Authority
- Presidential Standard
- Prime Minister/Speaker of the Knesset Flag
- Public Works Department
- Taxes Authority

See also:

- Rank Flags
- Symbols Protection Act 1974 (regulating emblems of governmental organisations)
- Ports and Airports Flag Regulations
- Police Flags
- Israel

## Introduction

Government organizations use two kinds of logo-on-bedsheet flags (the Post Authority flag being an exception):

- White logo on blue (even if the original logo is multicolored). This type has been used until now by Israel Police, Israel Railways, Haifa Port [Authority], National Insurance Institute.
- Color logo on white. This type has been used by Israel Ports and Railways Authority, Airports Authority, Civil Guard (police volunteers), Department of Public Works.

Dov Gutterman, 23 May 2000

Two more Israeli Government organisations' flags that I spotted lately, neither following the regular basic pattern:

- Jails Service
- Border Guard

Dov Gutterman, 5 September 2000

## Israel Antiquities Authority (Reshut HaAtikot)

image located by William Garrison
(source > video at 0:48)

Obviously the flag got a new design after 2007. The logo with the menorah has now a white background and, together with the white inscription, is placed on a dark blue field on the upper half of the flag, which is surrounded by a brighter blue field. The two dots which gave the menorah a "grim face" have been omitted. The inscription is still the same, "Antiquities Authority" (רשות העתיקות).
located by William Garrison, 15 June 2026

### Variant

image by Israel Antiquities Authority (23 June 2026)

Variant with English inscription.
provided by William Garrison

### Former Flag

image by Kazutaka Nishiura, 22 December 2009

White logo on a blue field. The flag is 2:3 with the emblem about a third of the flag length, situated in the upper part of the flag, making space for the inscription below. Image of the logo here at the Israel Antiquities Authority website.
Dov Gutterman, 5/6 July 2001

The Antiquities Authority is responsible for all ancient sites in Israel. Its flag is blue with a white logo as can be seen in these photographs.
Dov Gutterman, 15 September 2001

There was a programme on British television on 27 December 2005 called "Digging for Jesus", a look at the archaeological evidence for the places and events described in the New Testament. One of the places visited was Megiddo Prison, where the remains have been discovered of what appears to be a very early Christian church.
A photo of the excavation showed flags flying on separate poles. It seems that one nearest the camera is the flag of the Israel Antiquities which are rather different from the previous photos.
André Coutanche, 16 January 2007

## Yarqon River Authority (Reshut Nahal HaYarqon)

Yarqon River Authority, started to hoist water quality flags in order to indicate the local sailing clubs abote the pollution rate of the River.
The Yarqon River fountains are at Afeq, near Rosh HaAyin. From there, it flow westbound and its estuary is at the north part of Tel-Aviv. There are quite a few sailing clubs situated in its lower part.
The lack of adequate sewage in the area made it an easy way to get rid of drains and it became highly polluted with toxic materials.
The Yarqon River Authority was established in 1988 in order to clean and restore the river. Its upper part is already cleaned and restored, however its middle part is still polluted, and during rainy days, the pollution also reached the lower part.
According to an item at Yarqon River Authority web site from 5 May 2008, the authority started to hoist flags that indicate the rate of pollution at the lower part.
There are two possibilities:
Green flag – water quality suitable for sailing
Red flag – water quality is not suitable for sailing.
Dov Gutterman, 3 October 2008

## Ministry of Aliyah and Integration

image located by William Garrison

### Logo

image located by William Garrison

Resembling the national flag of Israel, here is the diagonal-version flag of the Israel "Ministry of Aliyah and Integration" c. Feb. 2022. The official "emblem" of the State of Israel is a candelabrum (menorah). The logo design shows the menorah-emblem to the right of the stylized multi-colored "Star/shield of David". However, regarding the flag, the menorah-emblem is shown above the "Star/shield" (as can be clearly seen juxtaposed together in the bottom photo for joint comparison). (Source: https://www.haaretz.com)
William Garrison, 30 December 2022

## Population and Immigration Authority

image located by Esteban Rivera
(source)

### Logo

image located by Esteban Rivera
(source)

The Population and Immigration Authority (Hebrew: רשות האוכלוסין וההגיר) is a government agency established on 23 July 2008, which is responsible for population registry and immigration topics.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Population_and_Immigration_Authority
https://www.gov.il/he/pages/populationandimmigrationauthority_about (in Hebrew)
The flag is a white horizontal background with the logo in the middle and the organization's name in black letters, both in three languages. It is most likely that the current logo has been in use since 2021 (source).
For additional information go to PIBA (official websites):
http://www.piba.gov.il
https://www.gov.il/he/departments/population_and_immigration_authority/govil-landing-page

Esteban Rivera, 5 May 2025

## Ministry of Intelligence (2009–2024)

image located by Esteban Rivera
(source)

### Logo

image located by Esteban Rivera
(source)

The flag is a white horizontal background with the logo in the middle with a semi circular blue stripe at the bottom (picture, source).

The Ministry of Intelligence (משרד המודיעין) was established in 2009, until all its powers were transferred to the Prime Minister in 2024. It was in charge of development and production of intelligence products that help Ministries and the government as a whole to prepare for and address issues and events relevant to the State of Israel's national resilience, both short and long term. This focuses on global trends, civil affairs, and collaboration among all of Israel's intelligence organizations.
Sources:
https://www.gov.il/he/departments/ministry-of-intelligence/govil-landing-page
https://he.wikipedia.org/... (Hebrew)
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Intelligence_(Israel)]

For additional information go to Ministry of Intelligence (official website): https://www.gov.il/he/departments/ministry-of-intelligence

Esteban Rivera, 5 September 2025