Israeli Legal Aid Service Reports Over 154,000 Cases in 2025
The Israeli Ministry of Justice released its annual report on Wednesday, September 16, detailing the work of the Legal Aid Service for the year 2025. The service handled a total of 154,552 cases. The largest categories of cases involved civil matters and debts, with 61,517 cases, followed by family law and personal status issues at 54,786, and matters related to the National Insurance Institute, numbering 10,142.
Since October 7, 2023, the service has opened over 3,600 cases specifically for families of fallen soldiers, hostages, released captives, and soldiers killed during the war. Legal assistance in these instances covered issues such as benefits, banking, housing, insurance, guardianship, and the rights of minors.
In 2025, approximately 3,000 cases were also opened for Holocaust survivors and former anti-Nazi fighters. Additionally, following a legislative change, free legal aid without income verification is now provided to Israelis over 65 who have been victims of fraud and financial exploitation.