Child sexual abuse
Mother, partner indicted over alleged sexual abuse of four children
The woman, 33, and the man, 43, both from central Israel, are accused of numerous sexual offenses against the four children. The woman’s daughters were between 8 and 12-years-old at the time.
US to join Russia, China in war on crime, Kash Patel says, as former FBI director warns of risks
Kiryat Yearim man arrested on suspicion of possessing pedophilic content
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli elemantary school children prepare to go back to school, in moshav Yashresh, as schools and kindergardens re-open following a ceasefire agreement. April 9, 2026.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/730846 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli elemantary school children prepare to go back to school, in moshav Yashresh, as schools and kindergardens re-open following a ceasefire agreement. April 9, 2026.")
Tel Aviv teacher to be indicted, suspected of raping 12-year-old student
Father accused of sexual abuse of daughter, dealing in child pornography
The man was accused of dealing his daughter's photos in order to receive more child pornography.
Parents attempt to honor kill teenage daughter in Washington after refusing arranged marriage
The teenage girl was choked by her parents outside her school in Washington, for reportedly refusing to travel to Iraq to marry an older man.
Yariv Levin opposes bill to end statute of limitations on child sex crimes
A bill was put forward to end the statute of limitations on child sex abuse, making it easier for victims to file complaints. Justice Minister Yariv Levin opposes, fearing innocents being accused.
US receives thousands of reports of AI-generated child abuse content in growing risk
The NCMEC has not yet published the total number of child abuse content reports from all sources that it received in 2023, but in 2022 it received reports of about 88.3 million files.
Why has Facebook flagged searches of chicken soup as 'child sexual abuse'?
Translations of "chicken soup" in other languages are believed to act as coded language to post child pornography on social media without a trace.
1/4 Israelis have been sexually abused. How can we stop these predators? - opinion
According to some estimates, there are some 200 known abusers in Israel, many of whom fled from other countries to avoid prosecution.
Scottish child sex abuse witchcraft ring case sees 11 charged - report
The defendants face 32 different charges for crimes against children, such as raping them, making them take part in witchcraft classes, making them try to commune with demons, and more.
Malka Leifer gets 15 years in prison for rape of Jewish students in Australia
The ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal was found guilty of abusing two sisters.
Ghislaine Maxwell identifies as Jewish in prison, tapping resources for incarcerated Jews
Religious services are being provided through Reaching Out, one of several organizations operated by people affiliated with the Chabad-Lubavitch movement to serve those who are incarcerated.
Huge billboard in Lisbon puts spotlight on clergy abuse as pope arrives
The billboard was put up on the Almirante Reis avenue - one of Lisbon's longest and busiest streets - and reads: "4,800+ children abused by the Catholic Church in Portugal."
