Rise in Pardon Requests Since October 7, According to Justice Ministry Report

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The Pardons Department of the Justice Ministry published its annual report for 2025. According to Arutz 7, 1,564 pardon requests were opened during the year, about half of them for the expungement of a criminal record.

According to Arutz 7, 35% of the opinions the department sent to the president included a recommendation to grant a pardon. According to Bizportal, the department recommended that Herzog accept 35% of all requests.

According to Kikar HaShabbat, there was a 30% increase in pardon requests since October 7, and according to Bizportal, a 30% rise in pardon requests in 2025 compared with the eve of the war. Kikar HaShabbat also reports a special framework for evacuees and families of war victims.