Domestic violence in Israel
WIZO warns in annual report of rising teen dating violence, nat’l data breakdown
The findings reveal the depth of a crisis that WIZO says now begins in adolescence and extends into adulthood, while policymakers remain largely in the dark.
Femicide in Israel on the rise, particularly among Jewish-Israeli women
Comptroller: Israel slow in fight against domestic abuse because of lack definition for violence
Bill to expand loss of guardianship for abusive parents passes first reading
Rally held in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square in memory of late Diana Raz
The rally was also held as a protest against domestic violence and violence directed toward women.
Women more likely to see abuse warning signs, new BGU study finds
Femicide, or the intentional murder of women, encompassing violence towards women in general, witnessed a considerable rise in Israel in 2020, with 20 women murdered in 12 months.
Man confesses murdering wife due to 'jealousy' and COVID-19 unemployment
It is suspected that during an argument between the couple the husband strangled his wife to death.
Knesset passes law removing custody for attempted rape and murder
"Until today, custody removal could only be requested at court. This law establishes custody removal as the default," said Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer.
Man stabs three family members in domestic violence incident in Jerusalem
The suspect is allegedly the brother of the woman in serious condition, while the man in serious condition is her husband.
Shadow pandemic: 6 steps to eliminate domestic violence - analysis
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, what steps can be taken to reduce the pain?
Abuse survivor on life in prison: You can't imagine how bad it is
Dalal Daoud intends to educate the public on the tragic mishandling of domestic abuse.
Following murder, Knesset to investigate failure to prevent abuse
Woman’s murder in northern Israel launches ministerial investigation into local authorities’ incapability to prevent domestic violence
Rivlin denies appeal for clemency by woman who murdered violent husband
She has spent the past 17 years in prison, and without having her sentence commuted, cannot be released until she has served thirty years behind bars.
With domestic violence rising amid COVID-19, what will the gov't do?
SOCIAL AFFAIRS: ‘You ignore some of the warning signs’
