Rape

Man indicted on two rape counts following paid sexual encounter in Bat Yam

Shein stole NIS 4,000 from her wallet and threatened a friend of hers, ‘B’, who arrived at the hotel room to help her. He held a club to the friend’s lower back and ordered her to leave.

Arab communities and critics accuse the Israel Police of not doing enough to protect the people and prevent murders amid rising crime in the community.
Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese

A student walks by a sign at the entrance of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 1, 2026.

Letter from Cornell's Jane Doe: University president appeared to 'disbelieve' assault allegations

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Two men indicted for rape in separate cases involving minors, woman in Israel


Ex-military prosecutor suspected of rape, exploiting soldiers for sex

Police say more than 50 women may have been victimized in the case, which emerged from a months-long covert investigation launched after complaints by two soldiers.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Supreme Court delays publication of suspect’s name in Shay-Li Atari rape case

Justice Alex Stein says there is ‘first-order public interest’ in disclosure, holds publication pending further review of claimed suicide risk.

Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.

Israeli media personality arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy

The 15-year-old gave a statement to police in Rishon Lezion, which included the suspect's name. The name has not been released to the public. 

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Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing

"I filed a report with the police at the age of 17 against my father, who raped me," said one survivor. "The case was closed due to lack of evidence."

Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.

Brazilian court acquits 35-year-old of statutory rape of 12-year-old, citing 'consensual bond'

The case began after the girl’s absence from school triggered a report to the local child-protection council.

São Paulo, Brazil.

Migrants in Libya, including young girls, face risk of being raped, tortured, UN declares

A report published on Tuesday by the UN Human Rights Office and the UN Support Mission said migrants are rounded up and abducted by criminal trafficking networks.

Illegal migrants from Nigeria sit in a waiting room before going to the airport during a deportation operation in the Libyan capital Tripoli on January 30, 2024.

Suspect arrested at airport ahead of departure after allegedly raping teen on Jewish Agency trip

The police launched an investigation after a 19-year-old tourist arrived at a hospital in Jerusalem and reported to police she had been sexually assaulted. 

Airplanes at the Ben Gurion International airport. February 11, 2026.

Men sentenced to death for gang-rape of Israeli tourist, murder of local man in India

The men were convicted of gang rape, murder, attempt to murder, robbery, and extortion, with the court ordering imprisonment "till their last breath."

Members of the Delhi Police S.W.A.T (Special Weapons and Tactics) team participate in a mock drill exercise conducted by the Delhi Police, in New Delhi, India May 16, 2025.

Authorities close former Gaza hostage Mia Schem's rape case due to insufficient evidence

The Tel Aviv-based celebrity fitness trainer was released without an indictment after a year-long investigation.

Former hostage Mia Schem speaks during a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza at Hostages Square, Tel Aviv, May 17, 2025; illustrative.

Norwegian crown princess's son faces trial on 38 charges including rape, drug possession

His lawyer, Petar Sekulic, told Reuters he did not admit criminal guilt for the charges of rape or domestic violence, but did admit guilt for some of the less serious matters.

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette- Marit attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony where Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado is the recipient of this years Nobel Peace Prize at Oslo City Hall on December 10, 2025 in Oslo, Norway.