Assault

Three Ra'anana daycare aides arrested on suspicion of abusing toddlers

The investigation began after an 11-month-old was hospitalized with an ear injury, and later raised suspicions of additional violence against toddlers at the daycare.

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.
Disabled Saudi-backed Yemeni government soldiers gather at the Jabal Han front west of the city of Taiz following fierce battles earlier in the day as Yemen's Houthis reportedly attempted to seize control of the main route between the inland city of Taiz and the coastal city of Aden, on October 3.

Saudi-led coalition, Yemeni government forces launch massive three-pronged assault on Houthis

A student walks by a sign at the entrance of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 1, 2026.

How did Cornell University internally punish the seven men accused of sexual assault? - report

Student assembly at Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York Thursday, 1st October 2026

Woman at center of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says


Netanya youth attacked by group of 20 teenagers in Eilat after refusing to give away cigarette

An MDA team called to the scene evacuated Nahum to Yoseftal Medical Center in the city, where it was determined that he was suffering from a dislocated shoulder, bleeding, and severe injuries.

Tel Aviv beach promenade, August 09, 2026.

Petah Tikva man indicted for rape after allegedly posing as Nova festival survivor

Prosecutors say the 22-year-old ignored the woman's repeated objections, forced his way into her Petah Tikva apartment, and sexually assaulted her. They asked that he remain in custody pending trial.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Yashar Party activist attacked while attempting to remove Yigal Amir protest sign from bridge

Footage of the incident shows several protesters surrounding and attacking the Yashar Party activist after he tried to take down a sign calling for Yigal Amir's release.

Yigal Amir

Three Tel Aviv daycare workers indicted over alleged physical abuse of infants, toddlers

The childcare workers allegedly assaulted the children under the care, who were between six months and one-and-a-half years old, treating them as if they were objects.

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.

Iranian man who murdered teenage daughter outside salon receives eight-year sentence

Over a year after stabbing his daughter outside a salon in Iran, the father of Fatemeh Soltani was sentenced to eight years in prison by the Tehran Criminal Court.

X post showing Fatemeh Soltani and her father, who stabbed her outside of her salon.

At least one in four women experienced violent behavior from partner or relative, study finds

According to data collected by The Israel Women’s Network (IWN) and presented in the “Great Women’s Survey 2026," at least 900,000 women have experienced violence from a partner or relative.

 Abuse (illustrative)

Police commander charged with assaulting Palestinian at West Bank checkpoint

Prosecutors allege a Border Police commander repeatedly beat a Palestinian man at a checkpoint before threatening an officer who witnessed the incident.

Israeli soldiers inspect the Shavei Shomron checkpoint after a Palestinian was killed near Deir Sharaf, west of the West Bank city of Nablus, November 12, 2024 (Illustrative).

Israel Police arrest two following attack on Tel Aviv deputy mayor, activist group

According to police, a number of people gathered around the activists, who had set up a stand, and physically and verbally attacked them. 

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Chen Arieli at a memorial event, July 2025; illustrative.

Iranian political prisoner accused of conspiring with Israel brutally beaten in prison

He was left with broken ribs, broken hands, and facial injuries after he was attacked in Qazvin Central Prison in Iran, human rights groups said on Wednesday, sharing images of the injuries.

Mohammad Reza Morad Bahrouzi was beaten in an Israeli prison over alleged communication with oppostiion groups or groups affiliated with Israel.

‘Stupid k***’: Jewish student strangled, assaulted at Colorado school, ADL alleges

In one incident, students in Student A’s PE class attempted to play a game called “Jew touch tag” and said Jews were “dirty” and “contaminated.” 

 An Israeli flag is placed near police tape, after an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado, US June 1, 2025.