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
Four murdered, four cases of suicide due to domestic violence
Entering lockdown has become a sort of trap for victims of domestic abuse.
57-year-old indicted for murdering wife under aggravating circumstances
Increased social distancing together with financial stress have created a hotbed for domestic violence.
Barak Ben Ami named as Hod Hasharon father who stabbed infant
"I don't know what happened to me," the Ben Ami told police in an interrogation. Reports say he could not stop weeping.
Government approves NIS 20 million increase to counter domestic violence
The money allocated will fund an “action plan” already decided upon by a ministerial committee to combat domestic violence.
Think About It: Why the government can’t deal with violence against women
For the prime minister, this visit was apparently his first direct encounter with battered women, and he seemed genuinely shocked and even confused.
Head of WIZO World Organization: For women, against violence
Prof. Rivka Lazovsky calls on government to work to eradicate violence, prevent domestic murder: ‘How can we continue to live like this?’
Security Minister pledges new programs to combat domestic violence
The establishment of the special departments will require budgeting for an additional 36 positions.
WIZO: Seventeen deaths to domestic violence in 2017
Only the garments remain
Exhibition showcases the clothes of victims of domestic violence
Elderly husband stabs sleeping wife in central Israel
Incident serves as one of the latest cases in ongoing wave of violence against women in both the Arab and Jewish sectors.