Sexual abuse
Rishon Lezion deputy mayor released after five days in custody in sex offense probe
The Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court ordered the official to two days of house arrest, barred him from the municipality for 30 days, and prohibited him from contacting the complainant.
Three minors indicted for threatening two others into performing sexual acts on each other
Sports instructor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting residents with disabilities
Israel's NYC consul, citing 'blood libels,' orders staff to cancel New York Times subscriptions
At least one in four women experienced violent behavior from partner or relative, study finds
According to data collected by The Israel Women’s Network (IWN) and presented in the “Great Women’s Survey 2026," at least 900,000 women have experienced violence from a partner or relative.
Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race
CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or ending his campaign.
'I am proof of Hamas's violence': Ex-hostage Ilana Gritzewsky tells 'Post' of sexual abuse in Gaza
A Hamas terrorist was "hugging me, kissing me, saying that I'm beautiful, that I'm going to marry him," Gritzewsky told the Post • 'I am a woman who survived'
Two suspects indicted for running human trafficking network in Haifa, Kiryat Shmona
The indictment came at the culmination of a year-long undercover investigation that began in July of 2025, after suspicion arose regarding the suspects using social media to recruit victims.
US Supreme Court declines to hear Trump's bid to overturn $5m. E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse ruling
The justices turned away Trump's appeal after a lower court upheld the 2023 jury verdict and rejected Trump's arguments the trial was unfair because the judge permitted evidence of past misconduct.
Australian man arrested for murder of 17-year-old as her stepmother calls for his execution
The 17-year-old Thai girl's body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya. The suspect faces charges of murder, concealment of a body, moving or destroying a body, and taking a minor for sexual purposes.
Civil Commission Chair presents Oct. 7 sexual violence report to UN, calls for recognition
The report, Silenced No More, was prepared with the cooperation of leading international experts in international law and human rights.
Former hostage condemns UN special rapporteur's silence on Hamas's October 7 sexual violence
"Your report speaks about violence against women. Why is there no mention of Hamas?" Gritzewsky demanded from the Special Rapporteur, Reem Alsalem.
Former Sheba Medical Center gynecologist convicted of multiple offenses of rape by fraud
Prof. Menachem Elkalay was convicted after more than 35 women alleged that they were sexually assaulted during medical examinations he performed.
WATCH: Israel Police arrest seven individuals on suspicion of running human trafficking ring
According to Israel Police, the suspects lured the women in with false promises of office jobs and provided them housing before forcing them to provide sexual services.
