Domestic violence in Israel
'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case
Adanek, 24, first broke onto the scene in 2017 with his song “Boi Buba” (“Come on, Baby”). A year later, when he was only 16, he participated in the sixth season of The Next Star for Eurovision.
At least one in four women experienced violent behavior from partner or relative, study finds
Twice as many women have been killed by domestic gun violence since October 7, new report finds
Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime
Head of WIZO World Organization: For women, against violence
Prof. Rivka Lazovsky calls on government to work to eradicate violence, prevent domestic murder: ‘How can we continue to live like this?’
Security Minister pledges new programs to combat domestic violence
The establishment of the special departments will require budgeting for an additional 36 positions.
WIZO: Seventeen deaths to domestic violence in 2017
Only the garments remain
Exhibition showcases the clothes of victims of domestic violence
Elderly husband stabs sleeping wife in central Israel
Incident serves as one of the latest cases in ongoing wave of violence against women in both the Arab and Jewish sectors.
President lightens sentence of Arab woman convicted of murdering her husband
President Reuven Rivlin made the unusual move due the unique circumstances of Dalal Daoud's case, which involved extreme domestic abuse.
Two-fifths of women under 48 report violence
An average of 4.6% suffered physical violence; 28% verbal or emotional violence; and 26.1% social violence.
Efforts to combat child sexual abuse are being stepped up
Several studies have shown that approximately 1 in 5 children in Israel have suffered from some form of sexual abuse.
First Lady meets with haredi victims of domestic abuse
Bat Melech runs shelters for religious women who have been victims of domestic violence.
Ministers approve allowing off-duty security guards to carry guns
Over 200,000 Israelis have gun licenses.
