Domestic violence
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
Two new adolescent units open at WIZO shelter for survivors of domestic violence
Pardes Hanna woman murdered in first femicide case in Israel in 2026, husband arrested
Jerusalem woman in serious condition, ex allegedly set her on fire
Woman's ex suspected of setting her aflame, committing suicide right after
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Israeli NGO appeal to gov't for immediate action against rising femicide rates
In nearly 80% of femicide cases in 2022, the woman was murdered by someone close to them.
41-year-old woman killed with hammer, partner arrested
Women's organizations have called on the government to address the rise in domestic violence after four women were killed in the last two weeks.
Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland awaiting domestic violence trial - report
.Media outlets did not pick up on the 2020 charges until Roiland’s appearance at a pre-trial hearing this past Thursday.
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.
Likud, RZP agree to not join int'l convention to fight violence against women
The outgoing government was supposed to approve Israel's accession to the convention but was blocked by the attorney general.
Ex-Israel basketball player Amar’e Stoudemire accused of punching his daughter
Stoudemire's daughter told police that the ex-basketball player punched her in the jaw and slapped her hard enough to draw blood.
Woman attacks ex-boyfriend with sex toy, ties him with rope, tape
Police indicted a woman suspected of attacking her ex-partner in Petah Tikva because of a dispute over their cats.
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.
