Rape

Father sentenced to over 20 years for rape, sexual assault against toddler daughter, then-wife

The Central District Court in Lod sentenced the defendant to 20 years and three months in prison and ordered him to pay a total of NIS 150,000 in compensation to his former wife and their daughter.

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate talk to the media outside their residence on March 23, 2025 in Bucharest, Romania.

Tate brothers arrested in Miami, to be extradited to UK, after charges of rape, human trafficking

Chaim Rotter, arrested on suspicion of numerous sex offenses arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on July 2, 2025.

Supreme Court denies house arrest for Chaim Rotter, Bnei Brak man accused of rape, targeting minors

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MDA volunteers arrested following allegations of drugging drinks, rape


Eyal Golan once again accused of sex crimes, state attorney calls for renewed investigation

The sexual misconduct in question allegedly occured nine years ago, against a woman with whom Golan was conducting a business meeting, according to an N12 report.

Israeli singer Eyal Golan performs at the Arena Stadium in Jerusalem on December 6, 2021.

Former Bnei Brak principal wanted in Israel for sex crimes against children arrested by ICE

Farkas appeared before the Clarkson S. Fisher US Federal Courthouse in Trenton on April 21, where it was ruled that he would remain in federal custody.

ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents and US Marshals arrest Yechiel Yehoshua Farkas, former Bnei Brak principal, in Lakewood, New Jersey, April 30, 2026.

Israel's Supreme Court orders renewed review on rape suspect's name publication

Israel's Supreme Court halts the publication of a rape suspect's name, sending the case back for further review, sparking debates on justice and privacy.

View of the empty courtroom at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2025.

Court convicts man of aggravated rape, child abuse in Gedera home invasion

The attacker entered the complainant’s second-floor apartment through the balcony in the early morning hours and overpowered her as she went to check noises from the living room.

 The residents of Gedera protest against the horrific rape of a woman tonight in Gedera, February 3, 2023

Manhattan district attorney investigates four sexual assault claims against California's Swalwell

Swalwell has denied the accusations as "absolutely false" and vowed to fight them, but several leading Democrats have urged him to end his bid for governor.

FILE PHOTO: US Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) attends a House Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel (not pictured), on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, September 17, 2025.

Ex-military prosecutor suspected of rape, exploiting soldiers for sex

Police say more than 50 women may have been victimized in the case, which emerged from a months-long covert investigation launched after complaints by two soldiers.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Supreme Court delays publication of suspect’s name in Shay-Li Atari rape case

Justice Alex Stein says there is ‘first-order public interest’ in disclosure, holds publication pending further review of claimed suicide risk.

Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.

Israeli media personality arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy

The 15-year-old gave a statement to police in Rishon Lezion, which included the suspect's name. The name has not been released to the public. 

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing

"I filed a report with the police at the age of 17 against my father, who raped me," said one survivor. "The case was closed due to lack of evidence."

Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.

Brazilian court acquits 35-year-old of statutory rape of 12-year-old, citing 'consensual bond'

The case began after the girl’s absence from school triggered a report to the local child-protection council.

São Paulo, Brazil.