Domestic violence
Two new adolescent units open at WIZO shelter for survivors of domestic violence
Until now, older teenagers accompanying their mothers were often forced to remain behind or live in conditions that did not meet their developmental needs.
Pardes Hanna woman murdered in first femicide case in Israel in 2026, husband arrested
Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband found dead after ‘domestic dispute’ call
Lebanese man accused of murdering Syrian wife, torturing her with scalding oil
75% of sexual offenders in Israel are released before end of sentence
A new report from the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel examines the phenomenon of violence against women in Israel.
Raising awareness of domestic abuse could help with prevention - poll
A poll by Wizo found that education officials and youths aren't made aware of domestic abuse enough even with rising rates.
Veteran researcher studies difference between ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ violence
Esther Blumberg in her new book: Beware of manipulative men who act ‘warm’ but torture their wives with ‘cold’ brutality.
Survey shows complex reality of life after domestic abuse
The "New Page" program began operating during COVID-19, accompanying women and their children from leaving the shelter for victims of domestic abuse.
Woman found dead in burned-out apartment, husband arrested
Police are investigating the possibility that the husband deliberately started the fire in the home while his wife, their three children, and his father were all inside the apartment.
Israeli exhibition about violence against women premiers at Geneva UN office
The new exhibition presents the clothes of women who were murdered by their partners and is designed to raise awareness of violence against women.
Iranian regime planning counterprotests for Friday
Iranian government officials are planning their next steps as violence continues following the death of Mahsa Amini.
Israeli model arrested for domestic abuse - Israeli media
Tel Aviv District Court judge had approved extending the suspect's arrest by a day.
Yelena Gerenberg murder: Jason Blaze admits to killing her
An Israel Police representative has cited concerns that Blaze attempted to tamper with the crime scene and conceal evidence.
'We must create an Iron Dome against domestic abuse'
Yelena Greenberg's murder took place a day after the prime minister's meeting on domestic abuse, which was attended by some 30 women. The crime scene had a circle, too, but with only men.
