Editing Israeli system of government (section)

==Executive branch==
[[File:Knesset in Jerusalem Israel.jpg|thumb|Israeli Knesset, Jerusalem]]
The [[Prime Minister of Israel|Prime Minister]] is the most powerful political figure in the country. Under sections 7 to 14 of [[Basic Law: The Government]], the Prime Minister is nominated by the President after consulting party leaders in the [[Knesset]]; the appointment of the Prime Minister and cabinet is in turn confirmed by a majority vote of confidence from the assembled Knesset members.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://constituteproject.org/constitution/Israel_2013#s794|title=Basic Law: The Government, Sections 7 to 14|publisher=The Constitute Project|access-date=February 21, 2024}}</ref> As head of government, the Prime Minister makes foreign and domestic policy decisions which are voted on by the [[Cabinet of Israel|cabinet]]. The cabinet is composed of [[Minister (government)|minister]]s, most of whom are the heads of government departments, though some are [[deputy minister]]s and [[Minister without Portfolio|ministers without portfolio]]. Cabinet ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister. The cabinet's composition must also be approved by the Knesset. The Prime Minister may dismiss cabinet members, but any replacements must be approved by the Knesset. Most ministers are members of the Knesset, though only the Prime Minister is required to be one. The cabinet meets weekly on Sundays, and there may be additional meetings if circumstances require it. Each cabinet meeting is chaired by the Prime Minister.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.knesset.gov.il/description/eng/eng_mimshal_yesod.htm|title=Basic Law: The Government (2001)}}</ref>

A select group of ministers led by the Prime Minister forms the [[Security Cabinet of Israel|security cabinet]], responsible for outlining and implementing a foreign and defense policy. This forum is designed to coordinate diplomatic negotiations, and to make quick and effective decisions in times of crisis and war.

The Israeli government has 28 [[Ministry (government department)|ministries]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://whitepages.co.il/gov|title=Address and Phone Number of the Israeli Government and Ministries|access-date=2014-10-07|archive-date=2016-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922182533/http://whitepages.co.il/gov/|url-status=dead}}</ref> each of them responsible for a sector of [[public administration]]. Many ministries are located in the Kiryat Ben Gurion Government complex in the area of [[Givat Ram]] in [[Jerusalem]]. Each ministry is led by a minister, who is also a member of the cabinet and is usually a member of the Knesset. The [[Office of the Prime Minister (Israel)|Office of the Prime Minister]] coordinates the work of all government ministries, and assists the Prime Minister in their daily tasks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/prime_ministers_office|title=Prime Minister's Office}}</ref>

The [[State Comptroller of Israel|State Comptroller]], who supervises and reviews the policies and operations of the government, is elected by the Knesset in secret ballot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nevo.co.il/law_html/law01/195_001.htm#Seif1|title=חוק מבקר המדינה, תשי"ח-1958 [נוסח משולב]|website=www.nevo.co.il}}</ref> They can only be removed from office by a two-thirds vote in the Knesset. In addition to their fiscal and operational oversight function, the State Comptroller also serves as a national ombudsman for the state, receiving complaints from the public about the actions of public officials and institutions.<ref>[https://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/MFA-Archive/1980-1989/Pages/Basic%20Law-%20The%20State%20Comptroller.aspx Basic Law: The State Comptroller], 1988</ref>