Domestic violence
Prosecution appeals sentence in killing of teen Lital Yael Melnick, seeks harsher conviction
The prosecution has appealed the sentence handed to Eduard Kachura, arguing that his actions in the death of Lital Melnick should be classified as reckless killing, not negligent homicide.
Two new adolescent units open at WIZO shelter for survivors of domestic violence
Pardes Hanna woman murdered in first femicide case in Israel in 2026, husband arrested
Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband found dead after ‘domestic dispute’ call
Haredi school counselors train to identify domestic abuse under new initiative
"We teach counselors to do more than recognize distress—we teach them how to respond effectively," said Bat Melech director of education and outreach.
We must not let violence against women fly under the radar amid war - opinion
The current reality cannot continue. We must act together, empower women, and demand real change in the Arab sector and throughout Israeli society.
Orphaned by violence: Amna Aash’s journey with the Sunflower Association
“We didn’t just lose our mother; we lost our childhood, our resilience, and our security,” Amna Aash said following her mother's murder.
US schools tighten security, limit polling access on Election Day, fearing violence
Many US schools step up security and choose not to serve as polling locations due to safety concerns, as federal agencies have limited response options.
B'nai B'rith launches program supporting domestic violence survivors in Israel
A new initiative launched by B'nai B'rith is set to protect and support women to transition to an independent life after leaving an abusive relationship.
Domestic violence in Israel: One-in-10 suffers from intimate partner violence - study
The study was conducted through surveys and focus groups, and Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics assisted in carrying out the study.
'There's Still Tomorrow': A riveting depiction of a postwar housewife
Cortellesi has created a heroine who captures hearts and whose story will stay with you long after you leave the theater.
'You're a disgrace to women': MKs clash over domestic violence debate
Knesset members engage in heated debate on the end of the National Insurance Institute's partnership with the Michal Sela Forum, an organization dedicated to addressing domestic violence.
War times impact survivors of domestic abuse emotionally and financially - study
The research showed that the personal trauma, compounded with the collective trauma of the war, created a situation of overload and an accumulation of stressors and difficulties.
IOF releases report on violence against Israeli women in 2023
A third of all femicide cases in Israel in 2023 occurred after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
