The Israel Bar Association (IBA) is the national professional body regulating lawyers in Israel, established under the Israel Bar Law of 1961. It serves as a mandatory membership organization for all practicing attorneys in the country, currently representing over 70,000 members. The IBA regulates the legal profession, upholds ethical standards, influences legal policy, appointments, and ethics through its membership and committees, and represents the interests of its members. It operates through a central council and nine district branches, providing localized support and oversight across Israel. Beyond regulation, the association plays a pivotal role in shaping legal policy, providing continuing legal education, advocating for the rule of law, engaging in public interest litigation, promoting access to justice, and commenting on legislative proposals. The IBA also maintains international ties with global bar associations and runs legal aid and pro bono programs. It has been involved in controversies related to judicial independence, bar exam standards, and responses to national security matters, and has faced allegations of internal governance issues and delays in disciplinary proceedings.