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State Watchdog Flags Poor Public Service at Several Agencies

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50% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened

Matanyahu Englman released a follow-up report on public service at seven major Israeli bodies, finding that websites improved but call centers remain a major weakness. Israel Electric Corporation led the ranking, while the Population and Immigration Authority, Transportation Ministry, Tax Authority and Israel Land Authority scored below average.

  • 01Englman reviewed service at seven major public bodies on Wednesday.
  • 02Websites improved, but telephone hotlines remained the weakest point.
  • 03Israel Electric Corporation scored highest overall.
  • 04Population and Immigration Authority, Transportation Ministry, Tax Authority and Israel Land Authority fell below average.
  • 05The Transportation Ministry was told it needs urgent “housekeeping.”

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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 17, 2026
State Watchdog Flags Poor Public Service at Several Agencies
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
State Auditor Says Public Service Still Falls Short, Especially by Phone
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
State Comptroller says service at several public bodies remains inadequate

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