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
Pregnant woman dies at Soroka Medical Center after husband beat her
The woman was brain-dead from Friday and succumbed to her injuries on Saturday night.
We must prevent the murder of Israel's women from domestic violence
It is well known that the phenomenon of domestic violence cuts across the spectrum of society from rich to poor, religious to secular, Jew, Muslim and Christian.
Man who murdered wife suspected of hiding body for several days
Igor Chepikov was seen telling his friends that he had murdered his wife several days before reporting it to the police while visibly drunk.
Four murdered, four cases of suicide due to domestic violence
Entering lockdown has become a sort of trap for victims of domestic abuse.
57-year-old indicted for murdering wife under aggravating circumstances
Increased social distancing together with financial stress have created a hotbed for domestic violence.
Barak Ben Ami named as Hod Hasharon father who stabbed infant
"I don't know what happened to me," the Ben Ami told police in an interrogation. Reports say he could not stop weeping.
Government approves NIS 20 million increase to counter domestic violence
The money allocated will fund an “action plan” already decided upon by a ministerial committee to combat domestic violence.
Think About It: Why the government can’t deal with violence against women
For the prime minister, this visit was apparently his first direct encounter with battered women, and he seemed genuinely shocked and even confused.
Head of WIZO World Organization: For women, against violence
Prof. Rivka Lazovsky calls on government to work to eradicate violence, prevent domestic murder: ‘How can we continue to live like this?’
Security Minister pledges new programs to combat domestic violence
The establishment of the special departments will require budgeting for an additional 36 positions.
