Sexual violence

Israel leads development of first UN toolkit on documenting terror-related sexual violence

Israel is partnering with the governments of Germany and Switzerland and Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Center for the project.

 Demonstrators gather during a protest the crimes and sexual violence against women in October 7 massacre, outside of United Nations headquarters in New York City, on December 4, 2023.
 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Police arrest teacher suspected of committing sex offenses against girl under 10

Cornell University students holds signs after a seven-hour-long sit-in protest representing the seven hours that a Jane Doe alleges she was sexually assaulted in a case involving seven members of Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity, in Ithaca, New York, US, October 7, 2026.

New York state police to take over future investigations into sexual assault complaints at Cornell

A Syrian refugee wears a scarf reading 'Freedom' while taking part in a demonstration in Athens calling for women rights on March 8, 2017, marking the International Women's Day.

Syria's Alawite women face rape, abduction, forced marriage amid state complicity, report finds


Man indicted on two rape counts following paid sexual encounter in Bat Yam

Shein stole NIS 4,000 from her wallet and threatened a friend of hers, ‘B’, who arrived at the hotel room to help her. He held a club to the friend’s lower back and ordered her to leave.

Arab communities and critics accuse the Israel Police of not doing enough to protect the people and prevent murders amid rising crime in the community.

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese

In addition to the $800 million settlement, the archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.

Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.

Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations

The rules, announced Sunday, allow victims to choose whether to explain in person or in writing how an offender’s release could threaten their safety.

Israelis hold signs during a silent protest calling for justice for Shoshana Strock, who was found dead in her apartment last night after claiming she had been sexually abused over the years, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, March 15, 2026.

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.

The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem hosts international forensic conference on horrors of October 7

Leading professionals from the Israel Police, National Institute of Forensic Medicine, IDF, and international forensic community will convene to share the knowledge gained from that horrific day

President Isaac Herzog at the inauguration of the Museum’s landmark exhibit - 6:29 - From Darkness to Light

UN verified hostages faced sexual violence in Gaza - then failed to act - analysis

The evidence of sexual violence against Israeli hostages was there. What was missing? Meaningful UN action

The UN has failed to take action, despite hearing the testimonies of October 7 survivors and freed hostages.
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Jerusalem Rabbi Moshe Yazdi sentenced to 18 years for rape by deception

The sentence also includes a one-year suspended prison term and NIS 150,000 in compensation for each of the two women.

 Rabbi Moshe Yazdi, arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses against women is brought for a court hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, on April 27, 2022.

Israel, the DEI exception to 'everyone': How the music industry lost its moral compass - opinion

If DEI ever mattered as much as I believed it did in the music industry and rave culture, 7 October 2023 would become a rude awakening.

Bob Vylan crowdsurfs in front of the West Holts stage during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England.

Organ harvesting, dog rape: How an anti-Israel report turns allegations into 'systemic' abuse

The report calls the graphic accounts of the rape of Israeli women on October 7, 2023, "fabricated" and intended to depict Palestinian men "as barbaric and depraved."

Code Pink activists take part in a pro-Palestinian march on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

Petah Tikva man indicted for rape after allegedly posing as Nova festival survivor

Prosecutors say the 22-year-old ignored the woman's repeated objections, forced his way into her Petah Tikva apartment, and sexually assaulted her. They asked that he remain in custody pending trial.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.