Domestic violence in Israel
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.
Twice as many women have been killed by domestic gun violence since October 7, new report finds
Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime
Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing
Understanding Eliran Malul’s aggravated murder charge - explainer
While murder itself is a heinous crime that usually leads to a life sentence, aggravated murder indicates that the murderer went beyond the cruelty and brutality of your “standard” murder.
Attorney of cop accused of murdering wife: He did not intend to kill her
Diana Raz, the victim of the suspected murder, was a couples’ mentor. Her husband Amir allegedly killed her during an argument in February.
WIZO head: Shira Isakov is just one case
JPost One-on-One Zoomcast, Episode 32 - Tamar Beeri with Anita Friedman, chairperson of WIZO Worldwide: Friedman said that violence in the family is a "silent pandemic."
Shira Isakov's victory is a small win for domestic violence eradication
Shira Isakov, with all her suffering, was one of the lucky few. More than 20 women were murdered by their husbands in 2020.
Aviad Moshe convicted of attempting to murder wife Shira Isakov
Moshe was also convicted of abusing their son, who was by Isakov's side as he attacked her.
19-year-old chained and severely beaten by her family
A civilian called the police to report that a beaten, barefoot girl ran into the street in front of his car, claiming she escaped her home.
Three brothers suspected of murdering their mother in northern Israel
Policemen, accompanied by a helicopter, dogs, cavalry and a reconnaissance unit, searched for a missing woman, finding her body after a 26-hour search near the mountainous Jordan River.
Police officer who confessed to killing his wife found fit to stand trial
Diana's mother and sister, who were present during the discussion, were heard shouting toward Raz: "Raise your head, open your eyes, you've killed your own kids!"
COVID: As crime rates drop, domestic, sexual offense rates rise
There was an 11.6% spike in domestic offenses and a rise in sexual offenses.
Diana Raz's suspected killer refuses psychological treatment for children
Amir Raz is reportedly refusing to approve necessary psychological treatment for his four children that were present during the murder of their mother.
