Sexual abuse

Woman accused of posing as man and deceiving women into sexual acts released to house arrest

According to police suspicions, the complainants’ consent to the alleged acts was obtained through deception, as they believed the person with whom they were in a relationship was a man.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.
ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

East Jerusalem resident arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against 12-year-old girls

The offices of Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department (PID) are seen in Jerusalem, November 30, 2025

Former Border Police officer indicted over alleged sexual harassment of a minor on Instagram

Illustrative: Firemen and police officers at the scene where a car exploded on Peretz Street in Rishon Lezion on July 03, 2022.

Mother, partner indicted over alleged sexual abuse of four children


Civil Commission Chair presents Oct. 7 sexual violence report to UN, calls for recognition

The report, Silenced No More, was prepared with the cooperation of leading international experts in international law and human rights.

Dr. Elkayam-Levy presents 'Silenced No More,' a report on the sexual violence perpetrated during the October 7 massacre and in captivity to the UN. June 26, 2026.

Former hostage condemns UN special rapporteur's silence on Hamas's October 7 sexual violence

"Your report speaks about violence against women. Why is there no mention of Hamas?" Gritzewsky demanded from the Special Rapporteur, Reem Alsalem.

Ilana Gritzewsky speaking at the United Nations Security Council, August 27, 2025.

Former Sheba Medical Center gynecologist convicted of multiple offenses of rape by fraud

Prof. Menachem Elkalay was convicted after more than 35 women alleged that they were sexually assaulted during medical examinations he performed.

Prof. Menachem Elkalay (C), accused of committing a series of serious sexual offenses during medical treatments he allegedly provided as a gynecologist, arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court, June 16, 2026.

WATCH: Israel Police arrest seven individuals on suspicion of running human trafficking ring

According to Israel Police, the suspects lured the women in with false promises of office jobs and provided them housing before forcing them to provide sexual services.

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human trafficking case

The case focuses on allegations that a group recruited dozens of impressionable women just over 18 and controlled their daily lives.

Members of the Police stand guard in Prague, Czech Republic, December 22, 2023.

New York Times shareholder demands inspection of Board documents after Kristof article

This includes the design and operation of legal review programs, source verification programs, and corrections procedures, among others.

People walk by The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, US, September 16, 2025.

Petah Tikva man accused of raping 5-year-old daughter repeatedly, sending recordings on Telegram

The defendant allegedly committed the sexual offenses in the family home and in his daughter's bedroom, among other locations, and recorded his acts on his phone.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Police: No grounds to reopen 'Party Games' sex crime investigation into Eyal Golan

This announcement follows Maj.-Gen. Balat's directive last week to freeze the investigative completions initially considered under the framework of the affair.

Israeli singer Eyal Golan performs at Hayarkon park in Tel Aviv, October 25, 2025.

Kiryat Ono gymnastics coach arrested on suspicion of years-long sexual crimes against minor

Police opened an investigation three days earlier after receiving a complaint concerning suspected sexual offenses committed against the young trainee.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Why does the West ignore Iran hanging a child marriage victim? - opinion

The world should have been outraged by her execution, yet they were deathly silent, preferring to focus on other issues, as if it did not matter.

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026