Public Trust in Israel's Judiciary Plummets Dramatically Over Past Decade

A recent 2025 social survey by the Central Bureau of Statistics reveals a sharp decline in public trust in Israel's judicial system, with only 48% of Israelis aged 20 and above expressing confidence in the courts. This marks a nearly 10% drop from 2015, when trust levels were significantly higher. The survey highlights stark differences across demographic groups, showing that only 13% of ultra-Orthodox Jews trust the judiciary, compared to 63% of secular Jews. Among other Jewish groups, 44% of traditionalists and 32% of religious Jews express trust. Arabs show a slightly higher trust rate at 53%, while trust is nearly equal between men (49%) and women (47%).

Education also plays a role, with 56% of those holding academic degrees trusting the judicial system versus 43% without such qualifications. Compared to other institutions, the judiciary experienced the steepest decline in public confidence over the past decade, while trust in the police remained stable and trust in local authorities increased. Additionally, only 36% of Israelis express trust in the government, down from 40% in 2015, with 39% stating they have no trust at all.

These findings underscore growing public skepticism toward Israel's judicial and governmental institutions, with the ultra-Orthodox community showing the lowest levels of confidence. The data provides a comprehensive view of shifting public attitudes and may influence future discussions on judicial reforms and governance.