Abuse
Majority of women abducted in Syria sectarian violence remain missing, report finds
In 2025, the Syrian Feminist Lobby documented 82 abduction cases across the Syrian coast, western Hama countryside, and Homs. Some 10% were girls, while 90% were women aged 15 to 40.
Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says
Stepson of Norway's crown prince found guilty in rape and domestic violence trial
France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on Global Sumud Flotilla
Murder of women on the rise in Israel, 50% increase from 2021
In 79% of femicide cases in 2022, the woman was murdered by someone close to them, and in four cases, the murderer was identified as the victim's son.
Crete releases Israeli woman arrested in custody dispute
Lia Koppel was arrested in Crete because of an international arrest warrant that accused her of kidnapping her children from their father.
Woman calls police in presence of abusive boyfriend with 'pizza order' code
A court ruled to extend the man's arrest until December 9 as the investigation against him continues.
83-year-old woman imprisoned in warehouse by caregiver
The shocking incident comes as cases of elder abuse by caregivers rise year over year.
Raising awareness of domestic abuse could help with prevention - poll
A poll by Wizo found that education officials and youths aren't made aware of domestic abuse enough even with rising rates.
Israeli man speaks about abuse at the hands of the Shin Bet
This is the story of a 44-year-old man, father of three small children, who tried to defend himself and a group of children against Arab rioters - and ended up with the Shin Bet abusing him.
Israeli arrested for trying to kill his sister, have sex with her corpse
Necrophilia is technically not a criminal offense in Israel, according to a High Court of Justice ruling from 2018 determining that sexual offenses only apply to the living.
Nurse cut off dying man’s foot for taxidermy display
The hospice nurse claimed to have amputated the foot to make the patient more comfortable, although her coworkers testify otherwise.
Veteran researcher studies difference between ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ violence
Esther Blumberg in her new book: Beware of manipulative men who act ‘warm’ but torture their wives with ‘cold’ brutality.
Israeli gynecologist sentenced to seven years in prison for rape
Khoury, 63, has a quarter-century's experience in gynecology. The two women he raped were in their 20s; he was also convicted of verbally and sexually harassing one of them.
