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
Man attempts to run over his wife, police indictment filed
Footage from the incident shows the 45-year-old man from Abu Tor arriving at his son's kindergarten, noticing his wife, and attempting to run her over.
Far-right MK attacks c'tee. discussing domestic abuse risk in gun distribution
Far-right Otzma Yehudit MK accused the committee of preventing women from being able to protect themselves by denying them guns.
Arab women more in danger of domestic abuse in Israel than Jews
The study found that Arab women were significantly less likely to approach friends and family for help than Jewish women were.
Bosnian bodybuilder streams wife's murder on Instagram live
More than 12,000 people are believed to have tuned in to watch the live stream.
Man indicted for shooting adopted son nine times, stabbing twice in heart
The victim, Omri Blum, was adopted by suspect Shai Blum and his wife almost 22 years ago.
Israel Police arrest abusive partner after woman calls in to 'order pizza'
After conducting a screening of the situation, the dispatcher quickly realized that this woman was trying to get help from the police in a domestic violence situation.
Knesset approves electronic monitoring bracelet law pushed by Ben-Gvir
Merav Ben Ari recalled Bezalel Smotrich saying: "There are false complaints from women, so you won't get this into law" about electronic monitoring bracelets for domestic abusers.
Giora Perry convicted of wife's murder after four years
Perry, now nearly 70, was apprehended by police in 2019 after his car flipped over several hours after his wife’s body was discovered.
Man behind viral blue-black dress photo accused of trying to kill wife
The couple that sparked a worldwide debate over the colors of a dress is now faced with allegations of domestic abuse and attempted murder, shedding light on a troubling story of suffering.
What do MENA Muslims think about the role of women in society? – study
The researchers surveyed respondents from Algeria, Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the Palestinian Territories on their perception of women's chastity and marital patriarchy.
