By JPOST.COM STAFFThe Knesset was set to conduct a special meeting Tuesday in honor of violence-against-women-awareness-day.
This year there has been a rise in referrals to relief centers aiding sexual assault victims in comparison to the equivalent period last year, Israel Radio reported.
Reports of group rapes increased by 25%, sexual harassments were reportedly up by 20%, and 14% more cases of incest were also referred to the proper authorities.