Sexual harassment

Courts hand down sentences, prosecutors file indictment in three serious sexual offense cases

The indictments were filed with the Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Beersheba District Courts.

A court hall in the Nof haGalil court during an the extension of the suspects in a security case which is under a gag order. January 7, 2025.
 Romi Gonen is reunited with her mother Meirav.

'If you tell anyone, I'll kill you': Gaza hostage Romi Gonen recounts sexual abuse during captivity

Naama Lazimi (The Democrats) at the panel as Knesset hears harrowing new testimony of alleged ritual sexual abuse and survivors demand action December 2, 2025.

Knesset hears harrowing new testimony of alleged ritual sexual abuse; survivors demand action

Freed hostage Alon Ohel arrives to his home in Moshav Lavon, northern Israel, October 24, 2025.

'I choose life:' Ex-hostage Alon Ohel recounts Hamas kidnapping, torture, sexual harassment - N12


Eyal Golan addresses resurfaced sexual abuse claims against him

Golan also said that he had completely changed his lifestyle and that all of those around him at the time of the alleged incidents we

 Israeli artist Eyal Golan performs at Bloomfield Stadium, in Tel Aviv. June 13, 2024.

'Jake Segal' pleads guilty to 12 counts of deceiving women

Rabbi Yosef Paryzer, known as "Jake Segal," pleaded guilty to defrauding 12 women out of a total of 30 counts into relationships by using false identities, which is considered rape under Israeli law.

 "Jake Segal" was not who the women he seduced online thought he was.

Justin Baldoni files a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times

Baldoni, facing legal action from Lively over claims of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign, claims the NYT reported on her "unverified and self-serving narratives."

Actor/filmmaker and VOS Honoree, Justin Baldoni speaks onstage at the Vital Voices 12th Annual Voices of Solidarity Awards at IAC Building on December 09, 2024 in New York City.

Is Justin Baldoni Jewish? Ashkenazi heritage and Baha’i faith

While Baldoni identifies primarily as Baháʼí, his mother, Sharon, is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, tracing her roots back to Central and Eastern Europe.

 Justin Baldoni attends the 'It Ends With Us' premiere in New York City, U.S., August 6, 2024.

Activists protest UN Women’s silence on Hamas sexual violence allegations

Protesters with the New York Hostages Families Forum demanded UN Women's action on Hamas’s gender-based violence allegations.

 Activists with the New York Hostages Families Forum protest outside of the UN Women headquarters in New York on December 1..

Sobbing and bleeding: Mia Schem recounts sexual harassment, trauma of Gaza captivity

Schem described the sexual harassment she experienced from her captor, who "kept reminding me that he had seen me without underwear."

 Mia Schem reunites with her mother and brother following her release after being held hostage by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, in Hatzerim military base in Israel, November 30, 2023.

Beyond October 7: Tackling everyday sexual violence in Israeli society – opinion

Israel must combat sexual violence in all forms, from October 7’s atrocities to daily, hidden assaults.

 THE WRITER appears before the Knesset Committee on the Status of Women and Gender Equality to present an annual report of the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel.

'Systemic, ongoing failure': Over 80% of sex offense cases in Israel closed

Police and crisis centers show differing patterns in sex offense complaints, highlighting reporting gaps in Israel.

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

Israel must abolish the time limit for reporting sexual assault - comment

The Broad Perspective: Ending the statute of limitations for sexual offenses, especially against minors, is an essential reform that Israel must adopt.

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

Sexual harassment rampant: Israel Police publish offenses committed by officers in 2024

Cases involved sexual harassment by police officers against female officers and volunteers, abuse of office, false reporting, and illegal use of force against citizens.

(L-R): National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir; Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai (illustrative)