Domestic violence in Israel
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.
Twice as many women have been killed by domestic gun violence since October 7, new report finds
Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime
Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing
Kfar Yona man indicted for assaulting, threatening to kill girlfriend
Security footage from the incident shows the suspect raging at the scene, throwing products around the store wildly as his spouse tries to hide in the corner behind a coworker.
Shira Isakov and the need for ‘aguna’ reform - opinion
The plight of the aguna cannot be ignored and we are failing our women – all of society, indeed we are failing God – if we simply throw up our hands and let this situation be allowed to continue.
Aviad Moshe confesses to assaulting Shira Iskov, denies attempted murder
According to the indictment, Moshe brutally beat Iskov several times with a wooden rolling pin, strangled her and stabbed her with a kitchen knife 20 times.
Till murder do us part: The ongoing tragedy of domestic violence - opinion
No wonder all the women who sought her advice, and envied her ability to have left an injurious relationship to opt for a healthy one, are currently in a state of disbelief.
Rally held in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square in memory of late Diana Raz
The rally was also held as a protest against domestic violence and violence directed toward women.
Women more likely to see abuse warning signs, new BGU study finds
Femicide, or the intentional murder of women, encompassing violence towards women in general, witnessed a considerable rise in Israel in 2020, with 20 women murdered in 12 months.
Man confesses murdering wife due to 'jealousy' and COVID-19 unemployment
It is suspected that during an argument between the couple the husband strangled his wife to death.
Knesset passes law removing custody for attempted rape and murder
"Until today, custody removal could only be requested at court. This law establishes custody removal as the default," said Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer.
Man stabs three family members in domestic violence incident in Jerusalem
The suspect is allegedly the brother of the woman in serious condition, while the man in serious condition is her husband.
Shadow pandemic: 6 steps to eliminate domestic violence - analysis
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, what steps can be taken to reduce the pain?
