Abuse

Daycare director, two caregivers indicted over 400 alleged abuse incidents involving 17 infants

According to the indictment, the defendants implemented a series of cruel "punishment methods" at the daycare center.

Illustration of arrested suspects on their way to hearing at the DIstrict Court in Jerusalem. August 18, 2026.
Arab communities and critics accuse the Israel Police of not doing enough to protect the people and prevent murders amid rising crime in the community.

Man indicted on two rape counts following paid sexual encounter in Bat Yam

This picture taken on May 5, 2022, shows a CCTV camera installed outside a shop at a market in Srinagar. India has ordered all private businesses in Indian-administered Kashmir to install security cameras.

Pakistan's Punjab cracks down on hidden spy cameras in attempt to curb blackmail, child abuse

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.

Three Ra'anana daycare aides arrested on suspicion of abusing toddlers


Verbal abuse hurts children as much as physical, sexual abuse - study

A new study reveals the alarming impact of yelling at kids, sparking calls for recognizing verbal abuse as a form of child abuse.


Why has Facebook flagged searches of chicken soup as 'child sexual abuse'?

Translations of "chicken soup" in other languages are believed to act as coded language to post child pornography on social media without a trace.

A hooded man holds a laptop computer as a blue screen with an exclamation mark is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017.

Arab women more in danger of domestic abuse in Israel than Jews

The study found that Arab women were significantly less likely to approach friends and family for help than Jewish women were.

 Woman in shadows (illustrative).

US Senator Feinstein sues over financial abuse in husband's estate

The attorney added: "The trustees have always respected Senator Feinstein and always will. But this has nothing to do with her needs and everything to do with her daughter's avarice."

Dianne Feinstein

Why do so many Israel Police officers quit?

Since National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir took office, there has been a 15% drop in police resignations, but the institution is still rife with complaints of internal mistreatment.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Israelis fundraise to help Palestinian teen escape abusive father in Gaza

Hundreds of Israelis contributed to help a teenager escape an abusive father in Gaza.

 Members of Palestinian security forces keep watch as a taxi carrying passengers arrives at the gate of Rafah border crossing with Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip February 23, 2021.

What is 'gaslighting' and how can you recognize it? - study

Gaslighting often accompanied 4 other abusive behaviors.

 Illustrative image of a depressed woman.

8 east Jerusalem residents arrested for abusing mentally ill young man

The suspects livestreamed themselves laughing at the victim and making statements like "free Palestine" and "you son of a w****."

 Police arrest 8 eastern Jerusalem residents suspected of abusing a young man.

Ex-Israel Police officer gets 7 years in jail for rape at gunpoint

The Beersheba District Court sentenced former Israel Police officer Uriel Avitan, who was convicted of holding a woman at gunpoint and raping her.

 Israel Police officers are seen at the Carmel market in Tel Aviv, on March 28, 2022.

Investigation uncovers global network of sadistic monkey torture

The investigation included BBC journalists going undercover in one of the torture groups on Telegram. At least 20 people are now under investigation, including three women who have been arrested

Macaque at Sacred Monkey Forest, Bali, Indonesia