Domestic violence
Bloodied suspect carrying samurai sword charged with brutal beating of woman, killing her dog
He claimed God came to him, ordering him to kill his friend. He later claimed God instructed him not to kill her, but to offer a sacrifice like the binding of Isaac, which led him to stab his dog.
‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce
Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations
After the holiday tables: Unmasking the invisible trauma in Israel’s homes
Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland awaiting domestic violence trial - report
.Media outlets did not pick up on the 2020 charges until Roiland’s appearance at a pre-trial hearing this past Thursday.
Murder of women on the rise in Israel, 50% increase from 2021
In 79% of femicide cases in 2022, the woman was murdered by someone close to them, and in four cases, the murderer was identified as the victim's son.
Likud, RZP agree to not join int'l convention to fight violence against women
The outgoing government was supposed to approve Israel's accession to the convention but was blocked by the attorney general.
Ex-Israel basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire accused of punching his daughter
Stoudemire's daughter told police that the ex-basketball player punched her in the jaw and slapped her hard enough to draw blood.
Woman attacks ex-boyfriend with sex toy, ties him with rope, tape
Police indicted a woman suspected of attacking her ex-partner in Petah Tikva because of a dispute over their cats.
Woman calls police in presence of abusive boyfriend with 'pizza order' code
A court ruled to extend the man's arrest until December 9 as the investigation against him continues.
Israeli citizen detained in Greece over 8-year-old custody case
L. has been detained on the Island of Crete since late October due to charges opened against her by her abusive ex-husband in 2014.
How can you prevent economic abuse in your relationship?
Friday will be the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and one of the signs of domestic abuse is financial abuse.
75% of sexual offenders in Israel are released before end of sentence
A new report from the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel examines the phenomenon of violence against women in Israel.
Raising awareness of domestic abuse could help with prevention - poll
A poll by Wizo found that education officials and youths aren't made aware of domestic abuse enough even with rising rates.
