Prostitution
Police enforce prostitution law unevenly, trafficking victims face visa barriers, comptroller finds
The audit, conducted from December 2024 through July 2025, examined enforcement of the law, investigations into trafficking for prostitution, protection of victims, and decisions on residence visas.
Tel Aviv serial killer Mohammed Halabi dies in prison due to medical condition
State attorney rejects request by Israeli NGOs to take steps against OnlyFans
Authorities seize over NIS 5m., weapons, ammunition in Rahat, order closure of Tel Aviv brothel
Genesis Prize board member resigns amid Robert Kraft prostitution scandal
Rivka Carmi cited frustration and disappointment in the organization's decision to move forward with awarding Kraft the Genesis Prize.
Boston’s Jewish community stunned by allegations against Robert Kraft
“What has been reported at this time is certainly concerning,” the Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Boston’s Jewish federation, wrote in an email to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
Robert Kraft pleads not guilty to soliciting prostitution
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pleaded not guilty on Monday to two charges of soliciting prostitution, according to court records.
Patriots owner Kraft formally charged in Florida prostitution sting
On Friday, police named Kraft as a client at the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, saying they had video of him engaging in paid sex acts with a worker there on two occasions.
Kraft prostitution scandal is another PR headache for 'Jewish Nobel'
2017 winner of Genesis Prize refused to attend award ceremony while Syrian civil war raged; 2018 winner Natalie Portman refused to attend because she would have to accept the award from Netanyahu.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged with soliciting prostitute
The 77-year-old Jewish businessman was one of some 100 men charged in a human trafficking investigation in Martin County.
Zusman-JDC Prize recognizes team effort in bringing about social change
The prize granted $75,000 to three teams responsible for helping communities within Israel advance in society.
Knesset approves NIS 90 million for rehabilitation of sex workers
The Knesset's move follows the passage in December of a law criminalizing the hiring of sex workers.
Israel becomes 10th country to criminalize hiring prostitutes
When the law goes into effect, a first-time offender will be fined NIS 2,000 for hiring or attempting to hire a prostitute and NIS 4,000 for further offenses.
Israel to become 10th country to criminalize hiring prostitutes
If the law passes, it will make Israel the 10th country to institute what is called the “Nordic Model” of combatting abuse of sex workers.
