Domestic violence

Palestinian-Israeli filmmaker's tragedy about honor killings wins top prizes at Monte-Carlo

It was produced both as a four-part television series for Makan, Israel’s Arabic-language public television channel, and as a feature-length work for theatrical and festival release.

THE CAST and crew of ‘Fadia’ win the Best Film Award during the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June.
An Iranian woman walks past a piece of street art in Tehran on June 3, 2026.

Iran reports three femicide cases in one week amid domestic violence study

A Norwegian flag flutters over building in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.

Stepson of Norway's crown prince found guilty in rape and domestic violence trial

Woman in distress.

Bat Melech reports spike in domestic violence hotline calls during wartime


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).

Bosnian bodybuilder streams wife's murder on Instagram live

More than 12,000 people are believed to have tuned in to watch the live stream.

 Murderer, holding a knife, face to face with a terrified woman in a basement (illustrative).

Man indicted for shooting adopted son nine times, stabbing twice in heart

The victim, Omri Blum, was adopted by suspect Shai Blum and his wife almost 22 years ago.

 Israel Police squad car.

Israel Police arrest abusive partner after woman calls in to 'order pizza'

After conducting a screening of the situation, the dispatcher quickly realized that this woman was trying to get help from the police in a domestic violence situation.

 An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Knesset approves electronic monitoring bracelet law pushed by Ben-Gvir

Merav Ben Ari recalled Bezalel Smotrich saying: "There are false complaints from women, so you won't get this into law" about electronic monitoring bracelets for domestic abusers.

 Israeli minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir at the National Security offices in Jerusalem June 15, 2023.

Giora Perry convicted of wife's murder after four years

Perry, now nearly 70, was apprehended by police in 2019 after his car flipped over several hours after his wife’s body was discovered.

Giora Praff Perry, suspected of murdering his wife, Esti Ahronovitz

Man behind viral blue-black dress photo accused of trying to kill wife

The couple that sparked a worldwide debate over the colors of a dress is now faced with allegations of domestic abuse and attempted murder, shedding light on a troubling story of suffering.

 Murderer, holding a knife, face to face with a terrified woman in a basement (illustrative).

What do MENA Muslims think about the role of women in society? – study

The researchers surveyed respondents from Algeria, Egypt, Pakistan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the Palestinian Territories on their perception of women's chastity and marital patriarchy.

Women shop at a street in Tehran, Iran, November 29, 2021.

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

Gaslighting often accompanied 4 other abusive behaviors.

 Illustrative image of a depressed woman.

Police charge Israeli for strangling, assaulting wife for disturbing sleep

A Lod man in his 30s was indicted for allegedly strangling his wife into unconsciousness for disturbing his sleep.

An Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative