Israel's six districts (mehozot) constitute the country's primary administrative division, serving as the first level in a two-tier local government structure. These districts function primarily as administrative units for various government ministries rather than as autonomous political entities with elected leadership. Each district is headed by a commissioner appointed by the Ministry of the Interior and serves as a framework for coordinating national services including education, health, police, and social welfare at the regional level. The districts also oversee and supervise the local municipalities and regional councils that operate beneath them. While they lack independent legislative authority, districts play an essential role in implementing national policies and facilitating communication between the central government and local authorities within their boundaries.