Domestic violence
Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime
Shelters for religious and haredi women at full capacity as organization says security emergencies are intensifying danger inside the home.
Houthi official threw 13-year-old girl down well, killing her, after marital dispute
Beersheba woman killed, eight-year-old severely injured in domestic stabbing attack
Iraqi feminist who saved thousands from honor killings slain by gunman outside home in Baghdad
Likud, RZP agree to not join int'l convention to fight violence against women
The outgoing government was supposed to approve Israel's accession to the convention but was blocked by the attorney general.
Ex-Israel basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire accused of punching his daughter
Stoudemire's daughter told police that the ex-basketball player punched her in the jaw and slapped her hard enough to draw blood.
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.
Woman calls police in presence of abusive boyfriend with 'pizza order' code
A court ruled to extend the man's arrest until December 9 as the investigation against him continues.
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.
How can you prevent economic abuse in your relationship?
Friday will be the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and one of the signs of domestic abuse is financial abuse.
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.
Raising awareness of domestic abuse could help with prevention - poll
A poll by Wizo found that education officials and youths aren't made aware of domestic abuse enough even with rising rates.
Veteran researcher studies difference between ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ violence
Esther Blumberg in her new book: Beware of manipulative men who act ‘warm’ but torture their wives with ‘cold’ brutality.
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.
