[Child Welfare in Fertility Treatments in Israel: An Ethical Issue Lacking Regulatory Guidance]

The legal and regulatory status of child welfare considerations in fertility treatments in Israel remains unclear and inconsistent. As a result, fertility specialists are often required to make judicial-like decisions regarding prospective parental fitness, frequently without appropriate guidelines, training, or systemic support. This article explores the practical dilemmas that arise from this regulatory void in Israel and highlights the shortcomings of the current system. It reviews relevant legal and clinical approaches from various countries, illustrating different models for addressing the physician's responsibility in considering the welfare of the future child. The authors conclude with a call for regulatory reform to establish a structured division of responsibility between physicians and multidisciplinary professional teams, ensuring more consistent, informed, and ethically sound decision-making.