Child abuse
Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare
Two caregivers in Beersheba were sentenced to prison after being convicted of repeatedly abusing toddlers, with the court stressing the betrayal of trust and lasting harm to the children.
Tel Aviv kindergarten director and husband arrested for sexual offenses against children
The silent wave
‘Risk children’s lives for some extra manpower’: IRGC recruits 12 year olds to fill personnel gaps
Behind yeshiva walls: The hidden sexual abuse in haredi communities - opinion
It seems that every time a new scandal erupts, the deep fracture within the haredi community is exposed once again.
British sex offender charged over ‘mock’ wedding with nine-year-old at Disneyland Paris
The 9-year-old Ukrainian girl was brought to France only to days before the wedding.
American Psycho star reveals: “I was born into a cult – they starved and beat me”
A well-known actress from “American Psycho” reveals the nightmare she endured in childhood in the Mel Lyman cult.
Mother who starved three-year-old on extreme vegan diet admits to fault in his death
Abiyah Yasharahyalah died in 2020 of a respiratory illness, which is understood to have been worsened by malnutrition stemming from a “restricted” vegan diet.
Three-year-old locked in bathtub sink: Kindergarten teacher faces 3.5 years in jail for abuse
The Lod District Court sentenced four defendants to prison terms for abusing toddlers at the "Racheli" kindergarten in the Moshav Azaria.
Washington state expands search for soldier suspected of murdering his three daughters
A reward of $20,000 is currently being offered for information that can lead to Travis Caleb Decker’s arrest.
Israel's Knesset considers rescue, rehabilitation of children from Jewish cult Lev Tahor
The committee discussed the support framework provided to cult survivors arriving in Israel.
Mother convicted for trafficking 6-year-old daughter to traditional healer for 'eyes and skin'
The courts heard from witnesses that Kelly Smith sold Joshlin Smith for her "eyes and skin" to a traditional healer.
Madeleine McCann search prompts vast scans of Portugal's Algarve region
A source involved in the search operation said the targeted area was "vast" with police using ground-penetrating radar across several hectares.
Portuguese police to launch new search for Madeleine McCann, CNN Portugal reports
The search for traces of the child's body will focus on an area between Praia da Luz and one of the houses where Brueckner lived when McCann disappeared 18 years ago.
