According to a representative of the Consulate General of Israel in New York, a person who chooses to renounce Israeli nationality can do so from a local consulate or embassy of Israel (8 Nov. 1993). The person would have to fill out a form and pay a fee (Ibid.). The representative added that a person renouncing Israeli nationality must do so for his/her spouse and children at the same time (Ibid.). Children over 18 can decide for themselves while children between 16 and 18 must write a letter stating whether or not they approve their parent's decision (Ibid.). The request is sent to Israel for approval (Ibid.). A demand for renouncing Israeli nationality can be refused if the requester owes Israel any debts such as military service or unpaid loans, or if the requester does not have another nationality and would become stateless after renouncing Israeli nationality (Ibid.).

This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.

Consulate General of Israel, New York. 8 November 1993. Telephone interview with representative.