Domestic violence
‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce
New documentary, Get Up: Breakthroughs in the Battle for Jewish Divorce, examines the impact of religious divorce refusal, a practice recognized in many countries as a form of domestic violence.
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
California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims
Police investigates murder-suicide in Beit Shemesh
A man seemingly stabbed his daughter before killing himself, and the two were found dead by the woman's brother.
Extremist antisemite in UK had bomb-making instructions, a banned dagger
Scott Mason, 36, was jailed for three years after having a banned copy of the Anarchist's Cookbook and an illegal push-dagger.
Annual Jerusalem SlutWalk protests violence against women
In Hebrew, the event is known as "Tza'adat Hamufkarot," with the word Mufkarot chosen for its double meaning of both "slut" and "abandoned."
Body found near Bedouin village during search for missing Israeli
The body was discovered during the eleventh day of searches conducted by police in hopes of finding Sapir Nahum, a 24-year-old Acre resident who disappeared without a trace on June 2.
Johnny Depp or Amber Heard? One of the biggest celebrity trials ever
The world awaits a verdict in the widely watched train wreck trial that shone a rare spotlight on Hollywood – and even pulled Gal Gadot into the mess.
Israeli woman strangled to death by ex-husband in Ashdod
The ex-husband called police to confess and turn himself in, according to reports. A suspect was arrested shortly after.
This week in Jerusalem: More coronavirus damage
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Johnny Depp: Amber Heard roundhouse punched me
Asked to describe the violence, Depp said Heard would "strike out."
Michal Sela Forum: Saving lives, preventing domestic violence with tech
"I’ve received hundreds of messages from women telling me that we’ve saved their lives."
Anti-domestic violence play canceled for 'violating' Islamic tradition
Jatt Mayor Khaled Jarrah argued that the show essentially calls for a rebellion against the traditional family roles and violates Islamic law.
