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
Security Minister pledges new programs to combat domestic violence
The establishment of the special departments will require budgeting for an additional 36 positions.
WIZO: Seventeen deaths to domestic violence in 2017
Only the garments remain
Exhibition showcases the clothes of victims of domestic violence
Elderly husband stabs sleeping wife in central Israel
Incident serves as one of the latest cases in ongoing wave of violence against women in both the Arab and Jewish sectors.
President lightens sentence of Arab woman convicted of murdering her husband
President Reuven Rivlin made the unusual move due the unique circumstances of Dalal Daoud's case, which involved extreme domestic abuse.
Two-fifths of women under 48 report violence
An average of 4.6% suffered physical violence; 28% verbal or emotional violence; and 26.1% social violence.
Efforts to combat child sexual abuse are being stepped up
Several studies have shown that approximately 1 in 5 children in Israel have suffered from some form of sexual abuse.
First Lady meets with haredi victims of domestic abuse
Bat Melech runs shelters for religious women who have been victims of domestic violence.
Ministers approve allowing off-duty security guards to carry guns
Over 200,000 Israelis have gun licenses.
PM pledges ‘significant steps’ against domestic violence
Netanyahu’s comments mark International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women