Human trafficking in israel
Human trafficking gangs transport women to Israel via Jordan border for prostitution, abuse
The women are promised luxury Tel Aviv apartments and high wages, but arrive to a very different situation.
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US: Israel is failing to meet basic standards to eradicate human trafficking
Modern slavery in Israel: The women victims of human trafficking
Knesset passes law to combat human trafficking
The Justice Ministry's plan will give the Israeli government the tools to combat human trafficking, the ministry said.
US State Department: Israel inefficient in combating human trafficking
The State Department recommended that Israel create more protected investigation procedures that will prevent reoccurring trauma to victims.
Sex trafficking refugees given one year until possible deportation
Interior Minister Arye Deri granted the 27 Ethiopian victims of a sex trafficking ring a one-year working permit.
Seedy Tel Aviv strip club to be new center for female empowerment
Formerly home to the Coliseum, the urban landmark at the end of Ben-Gurion Boulevard has lately been associated with The Pussycat Club - a seedy strip joint.
Tentative allies lead the Mideast anti-trafficking effort
Creative and determined: a program makes a difference
Police investigating Israeli baby trafficking case involving rabbi's wife
The rabbi's wife served as the guardian of a young Haredi woman who was in advanced pregnancy at the time.
Knesset approves NIS 90 million for rehabilitation of sex workers
The Knesset's move follows the passage in December of a law criminalizing the hiring of sex workers.
Lap dances on the way to becoming criminal offense
"The lap dances, posing for years as ‘an innocent dance’ are essentially a sexual act of physical contact intending to please customers.”
Police arrest five Israelis suspected of sex trafficking
The arrests follow a months-long undercover investigation by the Israel Police, conducted in cooperation with Interpol and the Belorussian police forces.
US State Dept: Israel in top level group working to end human trafficking
The Knesset's subcommittee on the subject of trafficking and prostitution met to discuss the government's efforts on further stamping out human trafficking.
Court orders prostitution ringleader kept in custody
To avoid obstruction of justice, prostitution ringleader is to stay behind bars.