Domestic violence
Bloodied suspect carrying samurai sword charged with brutal beating of woman, killing her dog
He claimed God came to him, ordering him to kill his friend. He later claimed God instructed him not to kill her, but to offer a sacrifice like the binding of Isaac, which led him to stab his dog.
‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce
Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations
After the holiday tables: Unmasking the invisible trauma in Israel’s homes
Beersheba woman killed, eight-year-old severely injured in domestic stabbing attack
Beersheba police responded to the incident, arrested the woman’s husband for the murder, and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Iraqi feminist who saved thousands from honor killings slain by gunman outside home in Baghdad
Mohammed, who co-founded and directed the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, was rushed to hospital where she perished from her wounds, according to local reports and Amnesty International.
Taliban penal code legalizes slavery, places women below animals, expert tells 'Post' - interview
Under the Taliban’s penal code, which includes 119 articles, published on January 7, 2026, the penalty for animal abuse outweighs that of a serious case of domestic violence.
Prosecution appeals sentence in killing of teen Lital Yael Melnick, seeks harsher conviction
The prosecution has appealed the sentence handed to Eduard Kachura, arguing that his actions in the death of Lital Melnick should be classified as reckless killing, not negligent homicide.
Two new adolescent units open at WIZO shelter for survivors of domestic violence
Until now, older teenagers accompanying their mothers were often forced to remain behind or live in conditions that did not meet their developmental needs.
Pardes Hanna woman murdered in first femicide case in Israel in 2026, husband arrested
Police said the initial investigation indicates the killing stemmed from a family dispute.
Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband found dead after ‘domestic dispute’ call
Detectives from the New Castle County Police Criminal Investigations Unit are investigating, and an autopsy will take place at the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, police said.
Lebanese man accused of murdering Syrian wife, torturing her with scalding oil
The alleged killer's sons told police their father would beat and torture the wife in front of them.
Ending violence against women starts with refusing to look away - opinion
From Knesset debate to daily reality, how society enables the cycle of abuse and the practical steps to break it and build real accountability.
Invisible costs of trauma and post-trauma: The economic plight Israel faces - opinion
National trauma is not a private matter; it spills into every sphere: our relationships, classrooms, clinics, and even the roads, and all of this carries a significant economic cost.
