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
Giora Perry convicted of wife's murder after four years
Perry, now nearly 70, was apprehended by police in 2019 after his car flipped over several hours after his wife’s body was discovered.
Man behind viral blue-black dress photo accused of trying to kill wife
The couple that sparked a worldwide debate over the colors of a dress is now faced with allegations of domestic abuse and attempted murder, shedding light on a troubling story of suffering.
What do MENA Muslims think about the role of women in society? – study
The researchers surveyed respondents from Algeria, Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the Palestinian Territories on their perception of women's chastity and marital patriarchy.
What is 'gaslighting' and how can you recognize it? - study
Gaslighting often accompanied 4 other abusive behaviors.
Police charge Israeli for strangling, assaulting wife for disturbing sleep
A Lod man in his 30s was indicted for allegedly strangling his wife into unconsciousness for disturbing his sleep.
WIZO Battered Women’s Shelter celebrates 40th anniversary
WIZO and government officials, formerly sheltered women and children speak. 200,000 women and 500,000 child domestic violence victims annually.
High Court allows psych evaluation for Shira Isakov's ex-husband
The court decided to hear Aviad Moshe’s appeal against the severity of his punishment of 23 years in prison on its merits.
Man arrested after assaulting his pregnant wife near Jerusalem
The man, who was seemingly inebriated, attacked both his wife and her father, before attempting to flee the scene.
Israeli woman stabbed to death in Rishon Lezion, ex-husband detained
The suspect, in his 50s, will be brought before a court following the conclusion of the police's investigation to extend his arrest.
Is Israel failing to protect its most vulnerable citizens?
SOCIAL AFFAIRS: 68 violent murders have been carried out in Israeli-Arab communities, four of them against women.
