Abuse

Comptroller: Israel slow in fight against domestic abuse because of lack definition for violence

The state comptroller's report also found that domestic violence and the challenges to fight it have become exacerbated because of the Israel-Hamas War.

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 HAREDI YESHIVA students: These 135,000 boys, and then men, and then senior citizens, who will also not pay health tax, will place a heavy burden on the health care system in around 60 years’ time.

Behind yeshiva walls: The hidden sexual abuse in haredi communities - opinion

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American Psycho star reveals: “I was born into a cult – they starved and beat me”

 The accused assailant in a child abuse case at a kindergarten.

Three-year-old locked in bathtub sink: Kindergarten teacher faces 3.5 years in jail for abuse


Tiberias resident charged with attempted abduction, sex offenses against 9-year-old girl

A Tiberias resident was charged with attempted abduction and sexual offenses after following and escaping from two sisters, with police quickly arresting him following a report from their mother.

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Is it love? Psychologist shares 10 ways that real love manifests - explainer

Understanding who can and can’t love helps us protect our sense of self-worth around people who don’t value us.

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Connecticut man allegedly held captive for 20 years escapes by setting fire

While being treated for smoke inhalation, the man admitted to intentionally starting the fire. He told authorities he had been held against his will since the age of 11.

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Purim costumes come off, the pain of abuse lasts a lifetime - opinion

It’s time to stop making excuses. It’s time to remove the costumes. And most importantly, it’s time to stand with the victims of abuse.

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Hostage's mother faces online abuse over son’s Hamas captivity

Einav Zangauker, mother of Hamas-held hostage Matan, faces online attacks accusing her of prolonging his captivity, as the Hostage Families Forum condemns the abuse.

 Natali Zangauker (left,) sister of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, and their mother Einav Zangauker (right) arrive for a police investigation in Tel Aviv, May 1, 2024.

Australian man charged for calling org and making antisemitic comments

"If you engage in antisemitic conduct, you will be investigated and prosecuted to the full extent of the law."

 A police vehicle with a smashed windshield is seen after police held back an angry mob following a stabbing at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in the suburb of Wakeley in Sydney, Australia, April 15, 2024.

Family of released hostage Ofer Kalderon receives online abuse since his return

Sharon Kalderon denounced hate messages she received after her brother-in-law Ofer’s release from Hamas captivity, urging unity amid ongoing tensions.

 Released hostage Ofer Kalderon reunites with his four children after being released in the Gaza ceasefire deal, February 1, 2025

Ex-hostage Ofer Kalderon's relatives testify to physical, mental abuse

Freed Israeli hostage Ofer Kalderon faced physical and mental abuse in Hamas captivity, including beatings, isolation, and restrictions on basic needs, his relatives revealed.

 Ofer Kalderon embraces family after his release from Hamas captivity, February 1, 2025.

Total of 33 women now accuse France's Abbé Pierre of sexual violence, including incest

An investigation reveals abuse spanning from the 1960s to the 2000s, with cases in France and abroad.

 Abbé Pierre. Image by Studio Harcourt Paris in 1999, licensed with Cc-by-3.0.

We must not let violence against women fly under the radar amid war - opinion

The current reality cannot continue. We must act together, empower women, and demand real change in the Arab sector and throughout Israeli society.

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Shirel Golan's brother says she was abused in hospital months before her death

Eyal, Shirel’s brother, claimed she was beaten a few months before she took her own life at the Lev Hasharon Psychiatric Hospital.

 FAMILY AND FRIENDS attend the funeral of Shirel Golan in Tel Mond on Monday.