sexual assault

'Systematic 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.

19/11/2024

Beersheba court sentences defendants in Eilat gang rape case

In February, the same court sentenced the two ringleaders of the gang rape, Isi Rafilov, 27, and Ilizir Meirov, 26, to double-digit years in prison for their crimes.

Harrods' ex-owner Al Fayed raped, assaulted staff for decades, lawyers say

According to a BBC documentary which aired on Thursday, Harrods failed to intervene and helped to cover up abuse allegations during Al Fayed's ownership between 1985 and 2010.

By REUTERS
20/09/2024

'As a woman you have more to lose': Survivors share their stories in 'October 7 HerStory' project

The "October 7 HerStory" project by the Eden Association documents the intense trauma and common fears experienced by Israeli women during October 7.

German police investigate political motivation for gang rape of Iranian dissident

All the suspects are originally from Iran, but some hold additional citizenship, Dutch and Danish, according to statements they gave to the police, but refused to comment on their charges.

Israeli Health Ministry revokes license of psychologist committing sexual offenses on minors

The suspect is serving a 55-month prison sentence. The Health Ministry said that there is "Zero tolerance towards sexual abuse and harassment in the healthcare system."

Jerusalem resident arrested for sexual assault of minor, date-rape, drug offences

A Jerusalem man in his 40s is accused of sexually assaulting a minor and administering a date-rape drug at a party.

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