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GovMap

GovMap provides an interactive map of Israel, offering users a wide range of data including property boundaries, planning information, and infrastructure details.

Last updated 6 days ago

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- Hebrew

- English

Description

GovMap was developed by the Israeli government to provide the public with detailed geographical information about Israel. The web-based platform features a wide range of data, including property boundaries, urban planning and zoning information, and infrastructure details like cellular antennas, roads, utilities, and public institutions. It allows users to search, view, and analyze the available geographical data.

According to the , the map uses “government offices as [their] data sources” and

Navigating between the English and Hebrew Homepages

For beginner users, note that the Hebrew user interface is slightly different from the English user interface, given the difference in the writing system between the two. Users are immediately taken to the landing page in Hebrew, and they can choose to switch to English on the bottom left corner.

Features:

  • Language: limited to Hebrew and English.

  • Measure distance: measure distance between points in kilometres.

  • Screenshot: download a screenshot of a specific area in PNG and PGW geo-referencing format.

Cost

Level of difficulty

While GovMap is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to a broad audience, new users may require some time to familiarize themselves with its various functions and data layers to fully leverage its capabilities.

Requirements

  • Web: any modern web browser.

  • API: email address to register.

Limitations

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Ethical Considerations

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Guide

To effectively use GovMap, especially for beginners or those looking to refine their skills, the following resources are highly recommended:

Tutorials and Articles

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Bellingcat Volunteer Team

Amenities: Amenities and Infrastructure mapping and filtering e.g. cell phone towers, similar to and the tool.

Hanham, M. (2015) There’s a Map for That, Bellingcat. Available at: (Accessed: 10 April 2024).

GovMap.Gov.Il - Free Israeli Government GIS Portal (2021). Available at: (Accessed: 10 April 2024).

Team, B.I. (2023a) Geolocating Hamas-Led Attacks on Israeli Civilians, Bellingcat. Available at: (Accessed: 14 April 2024).

Team, B.I. (2023b) Jenin: Open Source Insights on Israel’s July Raids, Bellingcat. Available at: (Accessed: 14 April 2024).

GovMap.Gov.Il - Free Israeli Government GIS Portal (2021). Available at: (Accessed: 10 April 2024).

Israel GIS (GovMap): Censored Satellite Imagery Around Dimona And Gaza (2021). Available at: (Accessed: 14 April 2024).

Israeli government - Israel

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OpenStreetMap Search
https://www.bellingcat.com/resources/how-tos/2015/04/10/theres-a-map-for-that/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VoXYNuVgPI
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2023/10/20/geolocating-hamas-led-attacks-on-israeli-civilians/
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2023/08/02/jenin-open-source-insights-on-israels-july-raids/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VoXYNuVgPI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3yPtgg42AQ
https://api.govmap.gov.il/
Facebook group
https://www.gov.il
https://www.govmap.gov.il/
https://www.govmap.gov.il/?lang=en
tool
is a collaboration project among them with the Survey of Israel as the lead.
This is the landing page in Hebrew, switch languages at the bottom left.