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.

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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and committee head MK Zvika Fogel attend a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 24, 2026.

Twice as many women have been killed by domestic gun violence since October 7, new report finds

Woman in distress.

Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime

Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.

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.

Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan speaks at the TLV in LDN festival in London

WIZO: Seventeen deaths to domestic violence in 2017

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with women living at a WIZO and government sponsored shelter for victims of domestic violence, during a tour marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Only the garments remain

Exhibition showcases the clothes of victims of domestic violence

‘THE CLOTHES we wear are an expression of who we are.’ The favorite garments of 11 murdered women created a poignant statement at a Tel Aviv exhibition on Sunday night.

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.

Israel Police and Magen David Adom.

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.

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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.

Violence against women

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.

Child abuse (illustrative)

First Lady meets with haredi victims of domestic abuse

Bat Melech runs shelters for religious women who have been victims of domestic violence.

NECHAMA RIVLIN hosts women rebuilding their lives after domestic abuse, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem yesterday.

Ministers approve allowing off-duty security guards to carry guns

Over 200,000 Israelis have gun licenses.

Guns

PM pledges ‘significant steps’ against domestic violence

Netanyahu’s comments mark International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with women living at a WIZO and government sponsored shelter for victims of domestic violence, during a tour marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.