Sub-regions in Israel constitute the second and most local administrative level in the country's territorial organization, with 238 such divisions currently in operation. These sub-regions function primarily as statistical and planning units used by government ministries and agencies for data collection, resource allocation, and regional development coordination. They serve as intermediate zones between the national level and individual municipalities, helping to organize the delivery of public services such as education, health care, and infrastructure development. The sub-regional framework enables more precise demographic analysis and targeted policy implementation across Israel's diverse geographic and population areas. While sub-regions themselves do not typically have their own elected governing bodies, they provide essential administrative structure for various government departments to coordinate activities and plan services at a more granular level than would be possible using only broader regional divisions.