Sexual misconduct

Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations

The rules, announced Sunday, allow victims to choose whether to explain in person or in writing how an offender’s release could threaten their safety.

OCTOBER 19, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Israelis hold signs during a silent protest calling for justice for Shoshana Strock, who was found dead in her apartment last night after claiming she had been sexually abused over the years, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, March 15, 2026.

Jerusalem court upholds 5-year suspension for gynecologist Guy Rofe over patient exploitation

“I will examine you as a gynecologist and as a lover,” he wrote to one patient, according to the judgment. She was a 19-year-old soldier whom he treated while serving as a military doctor.

OCTOBER 13, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

An illustrative image of an Israel Police officer.

Police officer indicted after allegations of using confidential databases to harass, extort women

The 15-count indictment filed by the Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department names 28-year-old Samer Sheikh of Abu Snan, who served in the traffic division of the police’s Yarkon district.

JULY 20, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

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.

JULY 7, 2026|ByREUTERS

Likud MKs call on Netanyahu to suspend Milwidsky vote amid rape, sexual abuse accusations - report

MKs of other parties called on Sunday for Milwidsky’s appointment to be postponed due to the ongoing investigation.

JULY 28, 2025ByKESHET NEEV

MK Hanoch Milwidsky attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on November 25, 2024.

Knesset members receive intimate photos, explicit conversations of Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky

Milwidsky said that the intimate photos were photoshopped and claimed that they were released to harm his political career.

JULY 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Sean 'Diddy' Combs cleared of most serious charges, to remain jailed for now

In a partial win for the former hip-hop star, he was only convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution.

JULY 2, 2025ByREUTERS

Defense lawyers comfort Sean "Diddy" Combs while discussing how to handle a note sent by jurors that they had reached a verdict on four of the five counts against him, during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., July 1, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.

ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich before going on leave - report

Khan reportedly prepared to seek these warrants before he went on leave as the UN investigates sexual assault allegations made against him.

MAY 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Then-head of the National Union party MK Betzalel Smotrich and attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir attend Otzma Yehudit party's election campaign event in Bat Yam on April 06, 2019.

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.

MAY 18, 2025ByAVRAHAM BLOCH

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

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan on leave from position amid sexual misconduct probe

In a letter sent to his staff and seen by Reuters, the prosecutor said that he had been keeping his position under constant review. "I have made the considered decision to take leave, he said.

MAY 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS