Domestic violence in Israel

Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing

"I filed a report with the police at the age of 17 against my father, who raped me," said one survivor. "The case was closed due to lack of evidence."

Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.
A WIZO report points at rising teen dating violence. (Ilustration)

WIZO warns in annual report of rising teen dating violence, nat’l data breakdown

 Names of women murdered by their husbands hang on billboards in Jerusalem on June 16, 2020, as part of protest actions to raise awareness of violence against women.

Femicide in Israel on the rise, particularly among Jewish-Israeli women

Woman in distress.

Comptroller: Israel slow in fight against domestic abuse because of lack definition for violence


Till murder do us part: The ongoing tragedy of domestic violence - opinion

No wonder all the women who sought her advice, and envied her ability to have left an injurious relationship to opt for a healthy one, are currently in a state of disbelief.

A rally in memory of Diana Raz, who was allegedly murdered by her husband, a police officer on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

Rally held in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square in memory of late Diana Raz

The rally was also held as a protest against domestic violence and violence directed toward women.

A rally in memory of Diana Raz, who was allegedly murdered by her husband, a police officer on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

Women more likely to see abuse warning signs, new BGU study finds

Femicide, or the intentional murder of women, encompassing violence towards women in general, witnessed a considerable rise in Israel in 2020, with 20 women murdered in 12 months.

Activists protest against recent cases of violence against women at Habima square in Tel Aviv on October 21, 2020.

Man confesses murdering wife due to 'jealousy' and COVID-19 unemployment

It is suspected that during an argument between the couple the husband strangled his wife to death.

Protesters gather in Tel Aviv to protest the rising domestic violence during the coronavirus pandemic.

Knesset passes law removing custody for attempted rape and murder

"Until today, custody removal could only be requested at court. This law establishes custody removal as the default," said Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer.

Activists protest against recent cases of violence against women at Habima square in Tel Aviv on November 25, 2020.

Man stabs three family members in domestic violence incident in Jerusalem

The suspect is allegedly the brother of the woman in serious condition, while the man in serious condition is her husband.

Magen David Adom ambulance is seen at the scene of a domestic violence incident in Jerusalem, in which a man stabbed three family members. November, 27,2020.

Shadow pandemic: 6 steps to eliminate domestic violence - analysis

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, what steps can be taken to reduce the pain?

Sister of Michal Sela speaks at the Knesset committee's discussion on the rise of domestic violence during the coronavirus outbreak, June 22, 2020

Abuse survivor on life in prison: You can't imagine how bad it is

Dalal Daoud intends to educate the public on the tragic mishandling of domestic abuse.

Prison cell block

Following murder, Knesset to investigate failure to prevent abuse

Woman’s murder in northern Israel launches ministerial investigation into local authorities’ incapability to prevent domestic violence

Protesters gather in Tel Aviv to protest the rising domestic violence during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rivlin denies appeal for clemency by woman who murdered violent husband

She has spent the past 17 years in prison, and without having her sentence commuted, cannot be released until she has served thirty years behind bars.

Israel President Reuven Rivlin