Rape

Israel-American Alexander brothers go on trial for alleged sex trafficking, abuse over 13 years

Oren and Tal Alexander co-founded the luxury real estate brokerage Official, while Alon Alexander was an executive at a private security company.

|ByREUTERS
The pictures of the three high profile real estate agent brothers Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander, and Tal Alexander, on charges of sex trafficking and drugs, are displayed at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, New York US, December 11, 2024.
Photo illustration of handcuffs in Jerusalem on October 17. 2021.

Cyber CEO found guilty of statutory rape, assaulted children as young as 4 years old

On several occasions, Levy engaged in different kinds of non-consensual sexual activity with minors, the details of which are laid out in the Prosecutor's Office statement. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.

Court hears request to lift gag order shielding alleged rapist of Shay-Li Atari Wiener

Singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener filed a police complaint three and a half years ago, prompting the reopening of the investigation after more than a decade.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Illustrative People step on an Iranian flag at a march in support of nationwide protests in Iran, Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 18, 2026.

Child among protesters sexually assaulted in Iran, rights group says

HRW and Amnesty warn that Tehran uses rape, sexual violence, and torture to suppress dissent, continuing a pattern of violence following previous protests.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Zerat Games pulls rape, incest video game promising to be 'women's worst nightmare' amid backlash

The violent video game was banned in Canada, Australian and the United Kingdom before the developers pulled it from Steam.

APRIL 16, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
No Mercy video game.

Trial begins for terrorist Atallah for sexual assault of Gilboa female soldier-guards

Indictments were also filed against Gilboa Prison’s former commander and intelligence officer for breach of trust and failure to fulfill official duty, following a 2021 decision to reopen the case.

APRIL 6, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN, WALLA!
View of the Nazareth District Court on December 25, 2019.

UK police charge Russell Brand with rape

Police said Russell Brand was charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault,.

APRIL 4, 2025ByREUTERS
Comedian Russell Brand poses for photographers before signing copies of his new book entitled "Revolution" in central London, December 5, 2014.

'I give candy to children to make them happy': Police arrest Lod man for sexually assaulting child

The police released a series of recommendations to protect children from sexual predators.

APRIL 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Israel’s new rape law includes male victims, abolishes outdated 'sodomy' term

The Knesset passes a bill that redefines sexual assault, recognizing male victims.

APRIL 1, 2025ByAVRAHAM BLOCH
MK Limor Son Har-Melech attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on July 18, 2024.

What happens after sexual assault? A guide to immediate care in Israel

Acute care units for survivors of sexual assault currently operate in 11 hospitals across Israel, providing comprehensive medical, emotional, and forensic care.

APRIL 1, 2025ByHODAYA RAN
The Lotus Center - acute care room at Kaplan medical center

Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men of 2023 gang rape charges

The case was dismissed after the court rejected the accuser’s testimony, calling her story inconsistent and contradictory. 

MARCH 31, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
A flag of Cyprus flies on a vessel of the Port and Marine Police in Ayia Napa Marina, Cyprus December 6, 2023.

'The needs of the country are not as important as the needs of the private person'

Rape Crisis Center head spoke at the Jerusalem Post Women Leaders Summit 2025.

MARCH 26, 2025ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Orit Sulitzeanu, executive director of the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel

Turning the victim into an aggressor - opinion

This antisemitic display will be remembered as a significant attempt by an international body to distort reality and promote the pervasive anti-Israel narrative at the UN.

MARCH 17, 2025ByDANNY DANON
A general view of the United Nations Security Council during a meeting on "Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe," at the UN headquarters in New York, US, May 4, 2023.

A rape in India won’t stop Israelis from traveling there—should it? - opinion

Israelis love visiting India, making it one of the most popular destinations for Israeli backpackers. But is it worth the risk of sexual violence?

MARCH 13, 2025ByYOAV ETIEL
Gateway of India in Mumbai