Rape

Israel stands strong three years on: National pain, trauma and resilience after Oct. 7 - opinion

On October 7 and every day, we honor and remember every single person brutally murdered, and we embrace and cherish the thousands of wounded people in Israel.

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.
Menahem Alkalai, a gynecologist convicted of raping nine women.

Urogynecologist convicted of raping nine women sentenced to 14 years imprisonment

A demonstrator holds a placard as the McGraw Tower stands in the background during a Justice for Survivors rally at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 5, 2026.

Cornell students rally in anti-rape protest, demand stronger action against sexual violence

A student walks by a sign at the entrance of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 1, 2026.

How did Cornell University internally punish the seven men accused of sexual assault? - report


Former haredi school principal Malka Leifer allegedly abused 'much younger' prison inmate - report

Malka Leifer was principal of Melbourne's Addas Israel, and was jailed for 15 years for repeated sexual abuse of children in her care.

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israel Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem

Wikimedia Foundation trustee candidate denies use of rape on Oct. 7, posts Hamas symbol

Ravan Jaafar al-Taie is a finalist to be elected to the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. The Jerusalem Post did a deep dive into her controversial social media history.

Ravan Jaafar al-Taie

Five years on the run: Israel Police catch Palestinian suspect in rape of Polish tourist

The 30-year-old suspect was detained and brought in for questioning at the Etzion police station in the West Bank.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.

Netanyahu-picked Milwidksy appointed head of Knesset Finance cmtee despite rape allegations

Accusations against Milwidsky include rape and witness tampering, which he has denied.

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky chairs a Finance Committee meeting in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 29, 2025

Israel Police arrest additional five Bnei Brak residents suspected of sexual abuse

The investigation into the case is ongoing, police noted.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

French Muslim teens sentenced to 7, 9 years in prison for gang raping Jewish girl

Two French Muslim teenagers who raped a 12-year-old Jewish girl in 2024 have been sentenced to seven and nine years in prison.

 French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90

Judge in Harvey Weinstein trial declares mistrial on rape charge

Prosecutors plan to try Weinstein a third time on the charge of third-degree rape, over his alleged mistreatment of the aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.

 Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for his retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2025.

French Muslim teenagers tried in court over antisemitic gang-rape of 12-year-old girl

The boys, aged between 13 and 14, are charged with gang rape, sexual assault, violence, extortion and death threats as well as capturing, recording, or transmitting intimate images.

 French police work near a door with the Jewish Star of David symbol after officers shot dead an armed man earlier who set fire to the city's synagogue in Rouen, France, May 17, 2024.

Prosecution indicts 18-year-old for raping girl with disabilities

In its request to have him detained until all the legal proceedings conclude, the prosecution noted that Sarsur's acts were carried out for the sole purpose of his pleasures and inclinations.

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Kevin Costner sued by stunt double over alleged 'violent, unscripted, unscheduled rape scene'

Devyn LaBella alleged that the rape scene occured without any prior notice or with an intimacy coordinator.

Kevin Costner, host and executive producer of the History Channel's series "Kevin Costner's the West", gestures on the day of the third installment of HISTORYTalks at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures David Geffen Theater in Los Angeles, U.S., September 21, 2024.