It Doesn't Have to Be by Erasure first appeared on the Israeli foreign-music chart on 22 Mar 1987, entering at #17. It peaked at #8 on 5 Apr 1987. In total it spent 5 weeks on the chart, last charting on 10 May 1987.
| Wk | Date | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 Mar 1987 | 17 |
| 2 | 29 Mar 1987 | 11 |
| 3 | 5 Apr 1987 | 8 |
| 4 | 12 Apr 1987 | 16 |
| 5 | 10 May 1987 | 24 |