See also:
www.ey.com/en_gl/tax-alerts/israeli-tax-authority-finalizes-international-tax-reform-package-for-further-discussion-and-potential-legislation
Residency in Israel: When to Contact the Tax Authority? – Barnea
Update:
Amendment to the Definition of an Individual’s Tax Residency – Herzoglaw | Israeli Law Firm
Dramatic Changes Proposed to the Definition of “Israeli Resident” and “Foreign Resident” – Arnon, Tadmor-Levy