Sexual abuse

October 7 survivor testifies she was raped in 2011, says courts 'hand out gag orders like candy'

Michal Gadisman, who said she previously worked as a senior secretary for former minister Silvan Shalom, also testified, alleging he sexually assaulted her years ago. 

 Yesh Atid MK Meirav Cohen.
Rahel Bayar: Former prosecutor explains why many child abuse cases go untried.

How to spot and prevent signs of sexual abuse in children

Iranian protesters set fire to a building in Asadabad, in western Iran, December 31, 2025

Iran's streets are burning, why Israel cannot look away

 Released hostage Maya Regev speaks during a status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on April 2, 2024

Hamas’s sexual abuses aren’t allegations but facts, survivors need real support - editorial


Chaim Rotter named as Bnei Brak official suspected of sexual assault of minors

The court said that there is reasonable suspicion against Rotter and ruled that he poses "a high level of risk" to society.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

Jared Leto accused of 'predatory' behavior against women, teenage girls

Nine women have come forward about alleged predatory behaviors displayed by actor Jared Leto.

Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 8, 2024 Hollywood actor Jared Leto is seen before the race

Rabbi from the South allegedly committed sexual offenses against women seeking his guidance

The accused rabbi's lawyer denies all accusations against his client.

 A WOMAN seeking divorce in a ‘beit din’ was the sole female in the room until the advent of ‘toanot.’ (Illustrative)

Survivors testify: MKs participated in sadistic sexual 'rituals' involving minors

‘Doctors, educators, police officers, and past and present members of the Knesset were involved in these abuses,’ survivor says.

 Two survivors - on the right is Yael Ariel, in the middle is Yael Shitrit.

Police aim to indict Holon man who allegedly raped his daughters

The police said that the man allegedly repeatedly committed incestual acts both daughters from the time they were both 11 years old.

 Gavel and handcuffs on a leather surface.

Harish mayor indicted for indecent acts after seven women complain of sexual assault

Many of these acts of violation took place in the municipality's offices and during work hours. In a few instances, he worked to advance the requests put in by the women.

 Screen capture from video of Harish Mayor Yitzhak Keshet, 2024.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' chief accuser to resume testimony at sex trafficking trial

Casandra Ventura, Combs's former girlfriend, said that she feared he would become violent with her if she did not participate in his drug-fueled "Freak Offs/"

 Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura reacts during testimony to prosecutor Emily Johnson at Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., May 13, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.

New pope Leo XIV faces scrutiny over past handling of clergy‑abuse cases

Resurfaced allegations state that the new pope failed to act against accused priests in Illinois and Peru, raising questions about how he will address clergy sexual abuse.

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Justice Ministry expands legal aid to help sexual assault victims

The aid office noted that the expansion of aid for victims allows them to be more involved in their cases.

 DEMONSTRATORS MARCH through downtown Jerusalem in the city’s fourth annual SlutWalk to protest rape culture, in June 2022.

Abuse victims want next pope to get serious on 'zero tolerance'

"We believe it should be the central issue in the conclave," Peter Isely, one of the founders of the abuse survivors' group SNAP.

 Peter Isely, survivor of sexual abuse, and founder of ECA (Ending Clergy Abuse) Tim Law attend a march with survivors of clergy sexual abuse and activists near the Vatican, in Rome, Italy, September 27, 2023.