Q: Can a court “punish” a parent who, without a justifiable reason, refused to cooperate with the other parent in issuing an Israeli passport for their minor child?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 27 October, 2025A: Yes! An Israeli court is authorized to take “punitive” action against a parent who refused to cooperate in issuing an Israeli passport for their minor child, without justification, and to order him to bear the legal costs.