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


Arab women more in danger of domestic abuse in Israel than Jews

The study found that Arab women were significantly less likely to approach friends and family for help than Jewish women were.

 Woman in shadows (illustrative).

US Senator Feinstein sues over financial abuse in husband's estate

The attorney added: "The trustees have always respected Senator Feinstein and always will. But this has nothing to do with her needs and everything to do with her daughter's avarice."

Dianne Feinstein

Why do so many Israel Police officers quit?

Since National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took office, there has been a 15% drop in police resignations, but the institution is still rife with complaints of internal mistreatment.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Israelis fundraise to help Palestinian teen escape abusive father in Gaza

Hundreds of Israelis contributed to help a teenager escape an abusive father in Gaza.

 Members of Palestinian security forces keep watch as a taxi carrying passengers arrives at the gate of Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip February 23, 2021.

What is 'gaslighting' and how can you recognize it? - study

Gaslighting often accompanied 4 other abusive behaviors.

 Illustrative image of a depressed woman.

8 east Jerusalem residents arrested for abusing mentally ill young man

The suspects livestreamed themselves laughing at the victim and making statements like "free Palestine" and "you son of a w****."

 Police arrest 8 eastern Jerusalem residents suspected of abusing a young man.

Ex-Israel Police officer gets 7 years in jail for rape at gunpoint

The Beersheba District Court sentenced former Israel Police officer Uriel Avitan, who was convicted of holding a woman at gunpoint and raping her.

 Israel Police officers are seen at the Carmel market in Tel Aviv, on March 28, 2022.

Investigation uncovers global network of sadistic monkey torture

The investigation included BBC journalists going undercover in one of the torture groups on Telegram. At least 20 people are now under investigation, including three women who have been arrested

Macaque at Sacred Monkey Forest, Bali, Indonesia

High Court rejects Shira Isakov's abusive ex-husband's appeal

The justices unanimously rejected Moshe's claims that his sentence of 23 years in prison and NIS 258,000 in compensation fines was severe for his attack on Isakov.

A picture of Aviad Moshe, who allegedly tried to murder his wife Shira in Mitzpe Ramon earlier this month, appears on a billboard on Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv, September 30, 2020.

Israeli teacher, student's aide target girl with PTSD in abusive messages

In messages exchanged between the teacher and the aide, the teacher called her student a number of offensive things and said she couldn't stand her.

 Illustrative image of a woman texting.