Abuse
Majority of women abducted in Syria sectarian violence remain missing, report finds
In 2025, the Syrian Feminist Lobby documented 82 abduction cases across the Syrian coast, western Hama countryside, and Homs. Some 10% were girls, while 90% were women aged 15 to 40.
Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says
Stepson of Norway's crown prince found guilty in rape and domestic violence trial
France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on Global Sumud Flotilla
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****."
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.
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
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.
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.
High Court rejects appeal of daycare workers who left baby in hot car
Yaakov Kotovsky and his ex-wife Yelena operated a shuttle service which would collect and return the children. In 2020, a seven-month-old baby was left in the hot car for about four and a half hours.
Teachers' Union tells Israeli preschool teachers to destroy recording devices
The Teachers' Union fears that recording devices infringe on teachers' privacy.
Gynecologist sexually assaults patients, gets released after less than a year
The decision to release Shechter early means that he will be released from prison after less than a year.
High Court allows psych evaluation for Shira Isakov's ex-husband
The court decided to hear Aviad Moshe’s appeal against the severity of his punishment of 23 years in prison on its merits.
Couple accused of tying up, tattooing their children
They restrained their children aged 5 and 9, with rope, tape and a rag to cover their eyes and mouths while tattooing them.
