Pedophilia

Beit Shemesh man accused of sexually abusing four minors at synagogues, mikveh, supermarket

The boy tried to move Brand’s hand away and prevent further contact, but Brand continued touching him for several minutes, according to the prosecution.

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.
The offices of Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department (PID) are seen in Jerusalem, November 30, 2025

Former Border Police officer indicted over alleged sexual harassment of a minor on Instagram

Electronic devices seized by police during an investigation into a man suspected of being in possession of child sexual abuse material.

Kiryat Yearim man arrested on suspicion of possessing pedophilic content

[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli elemantary school children prepare to go back to school, in moshav Yashresh, as schools and kindergardens re-open following a ceasefire agreement. April 9, 2026.

Tel Aviv teacher to be indicted, suspected of raping 12-year-old student


Israeli Health Ministry revokes license of psychologist committing sexual offenses on minors

The suspect is serving a 55-month prison sentence. The Health Ministry said that there is "Zero tolerance towards sexual abuse and harassment in the healthcare system."

 Sexual assault (Illustrative)

In Iraq, a law that can ‘legalize pedophilia’ is on the table

Critics say that the amendment, which would create separate family law tracks for Sunni and Shiite Iraqis, would allow legal child marriage and harm women’s status.

 Supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr protest against corruption, inside the parliament in Baghdad, Iraq July 30, 2022.

Pope expels disgraced former bishop, says Belgian church

Pope expels Belgian bishop Vangheluwe over sexual abuse admission. Belgian church condemns delayed action

 Greece's Orthodox Church, Ieronymos II and Bishop Brian Farrell, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, attend a ceremony to mark the return of three Parthenon fragments from the Vatican, at the Parthenon Gallery of the Acropolis Museum, in Athens, Greece March 24, 2023.

Health Ministry revokes Israeli nurse's license after conviction of serious sexual offenses

15 months after being investigated for exploiting his position as a nurse for pedophilic acts, the Health Ministry revokes Oren Hananaiev's nurse license.

 General view of the Ministry of Health building in Jerusalem October 17, 2021.

Brazilian priest indicted in Jerusalem over pedophilia allegations

Cardozo committed sexual assaults against minors belonging to the community, according to the indictment. He would invite them to “hang out” and sleep in the monastery where he lived.

Israel police car (Illustrative)

Rape, sexual abuse, and pedophilia: How Hamas leader Sinwar ruled the yard

Yahya Sinwar and his brother Muhammed have been accused of several acts of sexual assault, rape, and even, pedophilia, by Hamas members locked up with them.

 Yahya Sinwar leader of the Palestinian Hamas Islamist movement hosts a meeting with members of Palestinian factions, at Hamas President's office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022.

Michigan man known for exposing child predators shot in confrontation

Known for his online personality as "Boopac Shakur," 40-year-old Michael Lee was inspired to catch pedophiles by his love for his own children.

 A child being kidnapped (illustrative)

Israelis can now report internet child abuse to police online

The initiative falls under the auspices of the Israel Police's Unit 105, a section of the Lahav 433 unit that specifically handles children's safety on the Internet. 

 Young child uses the computer.

Instagram's algorithm promoted pedophilia - WSJ report

Unlike forums and file-sharing services where illegal content distributors typically hide, Instragm's algorithm actively promoted such content.

The Instagram application is seen on a phone screen August 3, 2017.

Israel Police arrest man suspected of selling nude photos, videos of minors

The alleged manager of the group is suspected of charging an entry fee from the group's participants.

 Illustrative image of a man in handcuffs.