Domestic violence

Bnei Brak man charged with smashing wine bottle into wife’s face, breaking two of her teeth

Prosecutors say the 51-year-old has also slapped his wife, pulled her hair, thrown a plate at her, and used a kitchen knife against her hands.

The knife used during the alleged threatening in Bnei Brak.
US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) and US Rep. Haley Stevens participate in a televised US Senate debate moderated by Roop Raj from Fox 2 at Fox 2 Studios in Southfield, Michigan, U.S., July 27, 2026.

IDF ends Hebron operation as Michigan Senate race erupts over Israel

ZAKA volunteers arrive at the scene of the alleged murder in Petah Tikva on November 1, 2026.

Israeli man allegedly brutally murders wife with an ax in front of their four children

Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Bloodied suspect carrying samurai sword charged with brutal beating of woman, killing her dog


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Israeli NGO appeal to gov't for immediate action against rising femicide rates

In nearly 80% of femicide cases in 2022, the woman was murdered by someone close to them.

 Names of women murdered by their husbands hang on billboards in Jerusalem on June 16, 2020, as part of protest actions to raise awareness of violence against women.

41-year-old woman killed with hammer, partner arrested

Women's organizations have called on the government to address the rise in domestic violence after four women were killed in the last two weeks.

 Police at the murder scene where a woman was seriously injured and later died of her injuries in Ashdod, February 21, 2023.

Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland awaiting domestic violence trial - report

.Media outlets did not pick up on the 2020 charges until Roiland’s appearance at a pre-trial hearing this past Thursday.

 Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland

Murder of women on the rise in Israel, 50% increase from 2021

In 79% of femicide cases in 2022, the woman was murdered by someone close to them, and in four cases, the murderer was identified as the victim's son.

 A participant at the Jerusalem SlutWalk holding a sign reading "may their memory be a revolution," June 17, 2022

Likud, RZP agree to not join int'l convention to fight violence against women

The outgoing government was supposed to approve Israel's accession to the convention but was blocked by the attorney general.

 Likud leader MK Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Religious Zionist party head MK Bezalel Smotrich at a swearing-in ceremony of the 25th Knesset, at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, November 15, 2022.

Ex-Israel basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire accused of punching his daughter

Stoudemire's daughter told police that the ex-basketball player punched her in the jaw and slapped her hard enough to draw blood.

Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire

Woman attacks ex-boyfriend with sex toy, ties him with rope, tape

Police indicted a woman suspected of attacking her ex-partner in Petah Tikva because of a dispute over their cats.

 Hands tied with rope (illustrative).

Woman calls police in presence of abusive boyfriend with 'pizza order' code

A court ruled to extend the man's arrest until December 9 as the investigation against him continues.

 Israel Police (illustrative)

Israeli citizen detained in Greece over 8-year-old custody case

L. has been detained on the Island of Crete since late October due to charges opened against her by her abusive ex-husband in 2014.

 The Greek island of Crete