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
'Dont Passover us': Four arrested as Israeli women's group begins graffiti campaign
This activity was designed to evoke the dramatic moment in the Passover story at the conclusion of the Ten Plagues, the death of the first-born.
Ben-Gvir has shown that the safety of Israeli women isn't a priority - opinion
The Israeli government rejected a bill recently that would have allowed the courts to order the use of electronic tags to monitor abusers of domestic violence.
The gov't needs to protect women from violent partners - editorial
Last week, the government struck down a bill that would have forced violent domestic offenders to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet.
Eight women in three months: Adisi Albana murdered in her home
The woman's partner is the key suspect in the case after he turned himself in during the night.
Israeli coalition rejects electronic tags for abusers bill by one vote
Israeli opposition: 'Women's blood should not be shed for free'
Margaret Atwood responds to Israel's Handmaid’s Tale protesters
Bonot Alternativa they are also a protesting against violence against women, such as murder and sexual assault, as well as many other issues in Israel
Israel Police arrest husband for allegedly murdering wife in Haifa
The couple had been treated by social services two years ago after they experienced a "relationship crisis".
Merav Michaeli ditches black for red ahead of domestic violence vote
The coalition is expected to vote against the bill requiring domestic abusers to wear tracking devices, with Ben-Gvir saying it needs to be "more balanced."
Polish court rules activist guilty of helping terminate pregnancy
Along with Malta, Poland's anti-abortion laws are among the most restrictive in Europe, allowing for termination only in specific circumstances.
Jerusalem woman in serious condition, ex allegedly set her on fire
Woman's ex suspected of setting her aflame, committing suicide right after
