Child sexual abuse

Police arrest teacher suspected of committing sex offenses against girl under 10

A Rosh Ha'ayin teacher was arrested over suspected sex offenses against a girl under 10. Separately, a West Bank man was detained for alleged indecent acts.

NOVEMBER 11, 2026|ByHODAYA RAN

An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

An FBI patch is displayed on a ballistic body armor vest at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on September 25, 2026 in San Diego, CA; Illustrative.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession

The Daily Mail, which first reported the arrest, said Markle Sr., 82, was arrested at his senior living community in Lakeland, Florida, over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

NOVEMBER 6, 2026|ByREUTERS

In this photo illustration, a teenage child looks at a screen of age-restricted content on a laptop screen on January 17, 2023 in London, England. (illustrative)

Pakistani father arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting own children online

A father accused of filming his children for international buyers is among the suspects investigated in Pakistan's expanding crackdown on online child exploitation.

OCTOBER 28, 2026|ByARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE

Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese

In addition to the $800 million settlement, the archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.

OCTOBER 25, 2026|ByREUTERS

Ghislaine Maxwell denied seeing Jeffrey Epstein being massaged in New York

More than 100 documents from that lawsuit were made public late on Wednesday night in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan.

JANUARY 28, 2021ByREUTERS

Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

Four minors detained on suspicion of raping nine-year-old girl - report

The boys, who are between the ages of 11-14, all deny the claims made against them.

DECEMBER 23, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A CHILD abuse victim is portrayed in this illustrative photo

Nissenkorn signs extradition order for Malka Leifer

Sex abuser has one last delay tactic.

DECEMBER 17, 2020ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, JEREMY SHARON

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israel Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem

Seven indicted for sex crimes against minors after undercover operation

Adding Tuesday's indictments, the undercover sting operation has so far resulted in a total of 28 indictments being filed against 28 different defendants.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020ByIDAN ZONSHINE

Malka Leifer, An Ultra orthodox teacher wanted in Australia for child sex abuse, seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 29, 2020.

Outrage as school teacher who committed indecent acts receives light sentence

"What message is conveyed to the victim? To children in general? What message is conveyed to the offenders?"

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020ByTZVI JOFFRE

An empty school is seen after Israel shut schools as part of precautionary measures against coronavirus, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 15, 2020

Sexual, physical, verbal abuse of youth spiked during coronavirus crisis

"I won't wait for the coronavirus to kill me. I'll do it myself," said S., a 17-year-old girl, to a mobile Elem unit.

JULY 6, 2020ByTZVI JOFFRE

Elem President Nava Barak discusses the report on abuse with President Reuven Rivlin, July 5, 2020

In Indonesia, 'bride kidnapping' tradition fuels child marriage despite new ban

The government raised the marriage age for girls from 16 to 19 in September, but rights groups fear deep-rooted traditions and the practice of not registering unions could hamper efforts.

OCTOBER 31, 2019ByREUTERS