domestic violence

Man indicted for shooting adopted son nine times, stabbing twice in heart

The victim, Omri Blum, was adopted by suspect Shai Blum and his wife almost 22 years ago.

Israel Police arrest abusive partner after woman calls in to 'order pizza'

After conducting a screening of the situation, the dispatcher quickly realized that this woman was trying to get help from the police in a domestic violence situation.

Knesset approves electronic monitoring bracelet law pushed by Ben-Gvir

Merav Ben Ari recalled Bezalel Smotrich saying: "There are false complaints from women, so you won't get this into law" about electronic monitoring bracelets for domestic abusers.

By YAKI ADAMKAR/WALLA , MERAV COHEN/WALLA!
30/07/2023
Giora Praff Perry, suspected of murdering his wife, Esti Ahronovitz

Giora Perry convicted of wife's murder after four years

Perry, now nearly 70, was apprehended by police in 2019 after his car flipped over several hours after his wife’s body was discovered.

Man behind viral blue-black dress photo accused of trying to kill wife

The couple that sparked a worldwide debate over the colors of a dress is now faced with allegations of domestic abuse and attempted murder, shedding light on a troubling story of suffering.

By WALLA!
16/07/2023

What do MENA Muslims think about the role of women in society? – study

The researchers surveyed respondents from Algeria, Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the Palestinian Territories on their perception of women's chastity and marital patriarchy.

What is 'gaslighting' and how can you recognize it? - study

Gaslighting often accompanied 4 other abusive behaviors.

Police charge Israeli for strangling, assaulting wife for disturbing sleep

A Lod man in his 30s was indicted for allegedly strangling his wife into unconsciousness for disturbing his sleep.

WIZO Battered Women’s Shelter celebrates 40th anniversary

WIZO and government officials, formerly sheltered women and children speak. 200,000 women and 500,000 child domestic violence victims annually.

12/06/2023

High Court allows psych evaluation for Shira Isakov's ex-husband

The court decided to hear Aviad Moshe’s appeal against the severity of his punishment of 23 years in prison on its merits.

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