Domestic violence in Israel

'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case

Adanek, 24, first broke onto the scene in 2017 with his song “Boi Buba” (“Come on, Baby”). A year later, when he was only 16, he participated in the sixth season of The Next Star for Eurovision.

AUGUST 10, 2026|ByHODAYA RAN

At least one in four women experienced violent behavior from partner or relative, study finds

According to data collected by The Israel Women’s Network (IWN) and presented in the “Great Women’s Survey 2026," at least 900,000 women have experienced violence from a partner or relative.

JULY 9, 2026|ByAVIHAI CHIIM

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and committee head MK Zvika Fogel attend a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 24, 2026.

Twice as many women have been killed by domestic gun violence since October 7, new report finds

Ben-Gvir claimed that the relaxation of gun controls since October 7 had not caused this increase, adding that "a weapon in the right hands saves lives. Period."

JUNE 7, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime

Shelters for religious and haredi women at full capacity as organization says security emergencies are intensifying danger inside the home.

MAY 27, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Israeli woman strangled to death by ex-husband in Ashdod

The ex-husband called police to confess and turn himself in, according to reports. A suspect was arrested shortly after.

MAY 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Tel Aviv Life Run to empower all women athletes

The Life Run will be held on the Tel Aviv promenade, with the participation of thousands of women of all ages and from all over the country.

MAY 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

THERE WILL be 4km, 8km and 12km races at the 2022 Super-Pharm Life Run, which will take place on May 11 in Tel Aviv.

28-year-old mother stabbed to death by her husband in the Galilee

Their three-year-old toddler son was also present. It is unclear to investigators whether the minor witnessed the murder.

JANUARY 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Appeal filed to extend detention of Yael Melnik's murder suspect rejected

Earlier on Monday, the decision to release Kachura to house arrest was overturned by the Haifa District Court.

DECEMBER 1, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Police at the scene where the body of 17-year-old Lital Yael Melnik was found on a construction site in Kiryat Motzkin, October 2, 2021.

Ruling to release suspected murderer of Lital Melnik to house arrest overturned

The district court ruled Kachura should be released to house arrest. However, the court overturned its decision and Kachura is now set to stay in custody until Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

32-year-old-woman murdered in Mughar village in the Galilee

A 32-year-old woman was murdered on the day that people across Israel participated in a slew of events marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021BySHIRA SILKOFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Demonstrators in Tel Aviv protest against violence against women at a rally marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, 2021 .

Israel's victims of domestic violence tell their stories in new AI project

"I was Michal Sela. In 2019, I was murdered by the man who was my husband. Today, I call on you, listen to my voice."

NOVEMBER 25, 2021BySHIRA SILKOFF

Israelis light candles in memory of women murdered in domestic violence, at a set up memorial on Rothschild Boulevard, ahead of International Day of Violence Against Women. November 24, 2020.

Millions in funding approved in war on violence against women

Merav Michaeli announced at the gender equality cabinet that NIS 155 m. will go to the fight against violence against women and that she will advance legislation on economic abuse with Gideon Sa'ar.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021ByEVE YOUNG