Abuse

Suspect arrested for indecent acts on patients at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital

A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting patients at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. Authorities are investigating possible additional victims.

 The Hadassah Ein Karem hospital in Jerusalem. January 15, 2017.
A court hall in the Nof haGalil court during an the extension of the suspects in a security case which is under a gag order. January 7, 2025.

Courts hand down sentences, prosecutors file indictment in three serious sexual offense cases

Romi Gonen (R) and mother Meirav Leshem-Gonen (L) embracing following Gonen's return from Hamas's terror captivity.

'I'll carry this my entire life. You can't heal': Ex-hostage Romi Gonen discusses her trauma

A fleet of Dubai Police cars (Audi RS7, Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG) arrive at the finish line during the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE 2025 on December 04, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Russian man arrested for deadly stabbing of ex-wife at five-star Dubai hotel


Former haredi school principal Malka Leifer allegedly abused 'much younger' prison inmate - report

Malka Leifer was principal of Melbourne's Addas Israel, and was jailed for 15 years for repeated sexual abuse of children in her care.

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israel Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem

Comptroller: Israel slow in fight against domestic abuse because of lack definition for violence

The state comptroller's report also found that domestic violence and the challenges to fight it have become exacerbated because of the Israel-Hamas War.

Woman in distress.

Behind yeshiva walls: The hidden sexual abuse in haredi communities - opinion

It seems that every time a new scandal erupts, the deep fracture within the haredi community is exposed once again.

 HAREDI YESHIVA students

American Psycho star reveals: “I was born into a cult – they starved and beat me”

A well-known actress from “American Psycho” reveals the nightmare she endured in childhood in the Mel Lyman cult.

 Guinevere Turner

Three-year-old locked in bathtub sink: Kindergarten teacher faces 3.5 years in jail for abuse

The Lod District Court sentenced four defendants to prison terms for abusing toddlers at the "Racheli" kindergarten in the Moshav Azaria.

 The accused assailant in a child abuse case at a kindergarten.

Tiberias resident charged with attempted abduction, sex offenses against 9-year-old girl

A Tiberias resident was charged with attempted abduction and sexual offenses after following and escaping from two sisters, with police quickly arresting him following a report from their mother.

 A police car at night.

Is it love? Psychologist shares 10 ways that real love manifests - explainer

Understanding who can and can’t love helps us protect our sense of self-worth around people who don’t value us.

 An illustrative image of two people holding hands.

Connecticut man allegedly held captive for 20 years escapes by setting fire

While being treated for smoke inhalation, the man admitted to intentionally starting the fire. He told authorities he had been held against his will since the age of 11.

 Police crime scene tape

Purim costumes come off, the pain of abuse lasts a lifetime - opinion

It’s time to stop making excuses. It’s time to remove the costumes. And most importantly, it’s time to stand with the victims of abuse.

An illustrative image of a child at a window.

Hostage's mother faces online abuse over son’s Hamas captivity

Einav Zangauker, mother of Hamas-held hostage Matan, faces online attacks accusing her of prolonging his captivity, as the Hostage Families Forum condemns the abuse.

 Natali Zangauker (left,) sister of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, and their mother Einav Zangauker (right) arrive for a police investigation in Tel Aviv, May 1, 2024.