Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced that the temporary law prohibiting the consumption of prostitution, introduced in July 2020, will now become permanent. The law will make it illegal for individuals to purchase sex, with penalties ranging from administrative fines to possible criminal charges. This decision comes after extensive consultation with various government ministries, civil society organizations, academics, and individuals involved in prostitution. The enforcement of this law will remain at the administrative level, focusing primarily on fines for individuals found consuming prostitution. The long-term goal is to combat the normalization of the sex industry and support those in the prostitution industry with welfare, therapeutic, and educational assistance.