Domestic violence
California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims
The two bills are yet to be signed into law, as they await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If confirmed, the legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Israeli child killed, another wounded in Beit Shemesh stabbing, man arrested
'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case
Ohio Rep. Miller rejects calls to leave re-election race as domestic abuse claims surface
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.
Attempted murderer of Shira Isakov sentenced to 23 years in prison
Aviad Moshe was sentenced to 23 years in prison and to pay a compensation fee of NIS 258,000 for the attempted murder of former partner and abuse of their child.
New York City police officer shot and killed
Two officers were shot while responding to a report of domestic violence. One remains in critical condition.
Femicide cases down during 2021, matricide cases rise in disturbing upwards trend
Of the 16 femicide cases reported in Israel in 2021, six were perpetrated by the women’s partners and four by their sons.
