rape

The October 7 massacre’s invisible victims: Time to recognize survivors of sexual trauma

The government must act now, allocating resources and ensuring that survivors of sexual violence receive the support they deserve.

By ORIT SULITZEANU
14/02/2025
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Knesset committee changes definition of rape to protect men

Fixing the law is not only a historic correction, it is "incredibly healing," a victim of sexual assault said, thanking the committee.

29/01/2025

'Liri Albag saved my life' Amit Soussana reveals for first time in Uvda interview

"Liri is something special," Soussana said. "She is a force. I told her when she came back: 'I don't know if they would have killed me or not, as far as I'm concerned, you saved my life.'"

Israeli singer Moshiko Mor indicted for rape, sodomy rape

Mor claimed that the two had a consensual sexual encounter and denied the veracity of the victim's complaint.

14/01/2025

Feds mistakenly whisk Alexander twin to New York, resulting in no-show at Miami bail hearing

Edwin Torres, the chief judge of the magistrate court in Miami, acknowledged there was a “miscommunication of orders” with the Marshals in New York.

By JAY WEAVER , ANA CLAUDIA CHACIN/MIAMI HERALD/TNS
08/01/2025

In Israel, we must continue providing support to victims of sexual assault

What conversations are we having with our children? If you believe 15 is too young to talk about respect, consent, and responsibility, I urge you to read about the girl from the North.

By MAYA FISH BARON
28/11/2024

Beersheba court releases Eilat rape suspects to house arrest, fueling widespread criticism

Eilat police released three suspects to house arrest after they were accused of raping a minor for over two hours.

Beyond October 7: Tackling everyday sexual violence in Israeli society

Israel must combat sexual violence in all forms, from October 7’s atrocities to daily, hidden assaults.

By ORIT SULITZEANU
25/11/2024

'Systematic failure': Over 80% of sex offense cases in Israel closed

Police and crisis centers show differing patterns in sex offense complaints, highlighting reporting gaps in Israel.

19/11/2024

Rape crisis centers get 55,000 complaints in 2023

Israel's rape crisis centers report 81% of sex offense cases closed without indictment in 2023, with most victims being minors attacked by people they knew.

18/11/2024
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