Prostitution

Police enforce prostitution law unevenly, trafficking victims face visa barriers, comptroller finds

The audit, conducted from December 2024 through July 2025, examined enforcement of the law, investigations into trafficking for prostitution, protection of victims, and decisions on residence visas.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
A prostitute in Israel waiting for a client.
A guard opens a door inside a prison that holds foreign prisoners, suspected of being part of the Islamic State, in Hasaka, Syria, January 7, 2020.

Tel Aviv serial killer Mohammed Halabi dies in prison due to medical condition

Halabi's killing spree was discovered on October 20, 1989, during the holiday of Sukkot. In total, his victims included two men, one Jewish and one Arab, and five women, both Jewish and Arab.

|ByELI ASHKENAZI
The logo for OnlyFans is seen on a device; illustrative, August 19, 2021.

State attorney rejects request by Israeli NGOs to take steps against OnlyFans

According to N12, the request detailed similar cases from around the world, where indictments were filed against the platform following suspicions of sexual abuse and exploitation of women.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Police officers seize approximately NIS 5m. in cash during raid in Rahat, southern Israel, published April 16, 2026.

Authorities seize over NIS 5m., weapons, ammunition in Rahat, order closure of Tel Aviv brothel

Israel Police seized over NIS 5 million in cash and illegal weapons in Rahat, as part of an operation targeting criminal activity.

|ByJAMES GENN

Business license revoked for large strip club following prostitution allegations

NGO plans to oppose efforts to renew the Pussycat club’s license.

MAY 21, 2017ByELIYAHU KAMISHER
A prostitute waits for customers along a road.