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
President lightens sentence of Arab woman convicted of murdering her husband
President Reuven Rivlin made the unusual move due the unique circumstances of Dalal Daoud's case, which involved extreme domestic abuse.
Two-fifths of women under 48 report violence
An average of 4.6% suffered physical violence; 28% verbal or emotional violence; and 26.1% social violence.
Efforts to combat child sexual abuse are being stepped up
Several studies have shown that approximately 1 in 5 children in Israel have suffered from some form of sexual abuse.
First Lady meets with haredi victims of domestic abuse
Bat Melech runs shelters for religious women who have been victims of domestic violence.
Ministers approve allowing off-duty security guards to carry guns
Over 200,000 Israelis have gun licenses.
PM pledges ‘significant steps’ against domestic violence
Netanyahu’s comments mark International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
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NAAMAT launches campaign against violence among teenage couples
The campaign, launched ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Two children murdered by father on Moshav Yishrash to be buried in Ohio Wednesday
The children were killed hours after arriving in Israel to visit their father, who had a history of domestic violence.
