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
Survey shows complex reality of life after domestic abuse
The "New Page" program began operating during COVID-19, accompanying women and their children from leaving the shelter for victims of domestic abuse.
Woman found dead in burned-out apartment, husband arrested
Police are investigating the possibility that the husband deliberately started the fire in the home while his wife, their three children, and his father were all inside the apartment.
Israeli exhibition about violence against women premiers at Geneva UN office
The new exhibition presents the clothes of women who were murdered by their partners and is designed to raise awareness of violence against women.
Iranian regime planning counterprotests for Friday
Iranian government officials are planning their next steps as violence continues following the death of Mahsa Amini.
Israeli model arrested for domestic abuse - Israeli media
Tel Aviv District Court judge had approved extending the suspect's arrest by a day.
Yelena Gerenberg murder: Jason Blaze admits to killing her
An Israel Police representative has cited concerns that Blaze attempted to tamper with the crime scene and conceal evidence.
'We must create an Iron Dome against domestic abuse'
Yelena Greenberg's murder took place a day after the prime minister's meeting on domestic abuse, which was attended by some 30 women. The crime scene had a circle, too, but with only men.
Israel must do more to prevent the next femicide - opinion
From the beginning of 2022, there is a 110% increase in femicide relative to the same period last year. When will it end?
Lapid decries Gilboa Prison pimping affair, violence against women
Speaking at Sunday's cabinet meeting, PM Yair Lapid addressed the phenomenon of violence against women, making him the first Prime Minister to address it as a national issue.
Israeli court sends endangered woman to shelter against her will after Lod murder
The woman's attorneys requested to hold the decision until he could file an appeal with the Lod District Court in light of the woman's refusal to go to the shelter.
