Rights9/16/2026

The Ministry of Justice’s Legal Aid Department Opened 154,552 Cases in 2025

According to the annual report of the Legal Aid Department at Israel’s Ministry of Justice, 154,552 cases were opened in 2025. The inquiries most often concerned civil matters and debts, family law and personal status, as well as National Insurance.

Key facts

•The Ministry of Justice Legal Aid Department’s 2025 report
•A total of 154,552 cases were opened
•Civil matters and debts — 61,517 cases
•Family and personal status — 54,786 cases
•National Insurance — 10,142 cases
•Original publication — September 16, 2026

Main Categories of Inquiries

In the area of civil law and debts, 61,517 cases were opened. Another 54,786 cases concerned family law and personal status, and 10,142 dealt with National Insurance issues. The source provides no information on the outcomes of these cases.

Assistance for Victims After October 7

After October 7, the Legal Aid Department opened more than 3,600 cases for the families of those murdered, the families of hostages and those who returned from captivity, as well as the families of people whose loved ones were killed during their military service. The report also included cases concerning the recognition of people as victims of indirect hostile acts.

Older People, Holocaust Survivors and Victims

Approximately 3,000 cases were opened for Holocaust survivors and people who fought against the Nazis. The service also defended older people who had fallen victim to exploitation and assisted disabled IDF veterans and victims of hostile acts who faced excessive legal fee charges. The publication did not specify concrete decisions or the legal basis in individual cases.

What this means for you

The report presents the life problems for which Israeli residents most frequently sought state-provided legal assistance: debts, family disputes and social security payments. A separate area of activity relates to the consequences of the events of October 7, the protection of older people and assistance for victims. The eligibility conditions for receiving assistance and the application process are not detailed in the original publication.

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