Domestic violence in Israel
Twice as many women have been killed by domestic gun violence since October 7, new report finds
Ben-Gvir claimed that the relaxation of gun controls since October 7 had not caused this increase, adding that "a weapon in the right hands saves lives. Period."
Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime
Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing
WIZO warns in annual report of rising teen dating violence, nat’l data breakdown
Woman attacks ex-boyfriend with sex toy, ties him with rope, tape
Police indicted a woman suspected of attacking her ex-partner in Petah Tikva because of a dispute over their cats.
Israeli citizen detained in Greece over 8-year-old custody case
L. has been detained on the Island of Crete since late October due to charges opened against her by her abusive ex-husband in 2014.
75% of sexual offenders in Israel are released before end of sentence
A new report from the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel examines the phenomenon of violence against women in Israel.
68-year-old woman stabbed to death in Herzliya, husband arrested
The woman's husband, 70, was arrested on suspicion of committing the murder.
Survey shows complex reality of life after domestic abuse
The "New Page" program began operating during COVID-19, accompanying women and their children from leaving the shelter for victims of domestic abuse.
Woman found dead in burned-out apartment, husband arrested
Police are investigating the possibility that the husband deliberately started the fire in the home while his wife, their three children, and his father were all inside the apartment.
Israeli exhibition about violence against women premiers at Geneva UN office
The new exhibition presents the clothes of women who were murdered by their partners and is designed to raise awareness of violence against women.
Lapid decries Gilboa Prison pimping affair, violence against women
Speaking at Sunday's cabinet meeting, PM Yair Lapid addressed the phenomenon of violence against women, making him the first Prime Minister to address it as a national issue.
Israeli woman strangled to death by ex-husband in Ashdod
The ex-husband called police to confess and turn himself in, according to reports. A suspect was arrested shortly after.
Tel Aviv Life Run to empower all women athletes
The Life Run will be held on the Tel Aviv promenade, with the participation of thousands of women of all ages and from all over the country.
