Sexual abuse

Palestinian ex-prisoners allege sexual, physical, medical abuse in Israeli prisons - report

"This kind of thing never happened before October 7. Back then, we only faced this type of abuse if there was a hunger strike or a riot," the released prisoners told Wall Street Journal.

Nukhba Force terrorists who were captured alive on October 7 are seen in a prison in Israel in 2025.
Global Sumud Flotilla Steering Committee members attend a press conference as humanitarian flotilla prepares to depart for Gaza, from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Israel denies German flotilla activist's claim of alleged rape in Israeli detention

Itay Levy, CEO of cyber company suspected of child sexual abuse seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court April 22, 2025.

Cybersecurity CEO Itay Levy sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual offenses against minors

From left: Ahlam Daniel, retired judge Dvora Berliner, journalist Vered Pelman, Taisia Zamolowski, Orit Sulitzeanu, 'N', Hila Tzur, and Hanania Rotem.

When the law fails to understand trauma, it fails justice - opinion


Clavicular's Tel Aviv visit causes rift among pro-Israel influencers over record of antisemitism

Clavicular, whose given name is Braden Peters, has said he hopes to film a “collab” with Netanyahu himself, whom he calls “The Big Yahu.”

Clavicular and models walk the runway during the 424 Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

Character over clicks: Clavicular is a symptom, not the disease - opinion

The conversation became about why Israeli creators were choosing to embrace someone whose online ecosystem has long been associated with antisemitism, misogyny, and extremism.

Clavicular walks the runway during the 424 Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

UK at a crossroads: Between multiculturalism, extremism, and loss of governance - opinion

A country that wants to lead the free world must first and foremost demonstrate its ability to confront its own problems.

A PLACARD reading ‘United Kingdom not Divided Kingdom’ is pictured during a march against the far Right, in central London, in 2026.

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.

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Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race

CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or ending his campaign.

US Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine.

'I am proof of Hamas's violence': Ex-hostage Ilana Gritzewsky tells 'Post' of sexual abuse in Gaza

A Hamas terrorist was "hugging me, kissing me, saying that I'm beautiful, that I'm going to marry him," Gritzewsky told the Post • 'I am a woman who survived'

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky sharing her experience of sexual abuse at the UN Human Rights Council.

Two suspects indicted for running human trafficking network in Haifa, Kiryat Shmona

The indictment came at the culmination of a year-long undercover investigation that began in July of 2025, after suspicion arose regarding the suspects using social media to recruit victims.

Chief of Police Daniel Levi at the scene of a shooting incident in Ramla, central Israel, May 11, 2026.

US Supreme Court declines to hear Trump's bid to overturn $5m. E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse ruling

The justices turned away Trump's appeal after a lower court upheld the 2023 jury verdict and rejected Trump's arguments the trial was unfair because the judge permitted evidence of past misconduct.

E. Jean Carroll leaves the courthosue on September 6, 2024 in New York City. Both parties appear in court today as Trump's lawyers fight to overturn the jury's finding that he sexually abused E. Jean Carroll.

Australian man arrested for murder of 17-year-old as her stepmother calls for his execution

The 17-year-old Thai girl's body was found in a suitcase in Pattaya. The suspect faces charges of murder, concealment of a body, moving or destroying a body, and taking a minor for sexual purposes.

Police officers pose with Carman Simon Peter, an Australian man arrested in the suspected murder of a 17-year-old Thai girl in Pattaya, at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, in Samut Prakan, Thailand June 27, 2026.

Civil Commission Chair presents Oct. 7 sexual violence report to UN, calls for recognition

The report, Silenced No More, was prepared with the cooperation of leading international experts in international law and human rights.

Dr. Elkayam-Levy presents 'Silenced No More,' a report on the sexual violence perpetrated during the October 7 massacre and in captivity to the UN. June 26, 2026.