Child abuse

Israeli daycares plagued by licensing and inspection gaps, endangering toddlers, report finds

The report, published Tuesday, examined oversight of daycare centers for children from birth through age three, a system that served around 212,000 toddlers in licensed facilities during the 2024-25

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.
Illustration of a police car in Kiryat Gat.

Jerusalem police arrest caregiver on suspicion of abuse and neglect of toddlers

THE MAIN SHANTI HOUSE center in Tel Aviv continues to help down-and-out youngsters rediscover their purpose in life.

For kids’ sake: Shanti House battles the odds to save Israel's abandoned youth

Sad, child and crying on floor in home with mental health, abuse or anxiety from trauma.

How to speak about the hard truth of child abuse


Texas sues Netflix, accusing company of spying on children and users

Texas Attorney General sues Netflix, accusing the company of spying on children and selling user data without consent in a deceptive trade practices lawsuit.

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Sydney woman charged for abuse of Jewish girls' netball team

"You should have all been eradicated," the 42-year-old woman shouted at the Maroubra netball game for girls aged 12 and under.

AUSTRALIA'S HOME Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, speaks during a press conference, after the Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, received the Interim Report from the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in Sydney, Australia, April 30, 2026.

Emunah’s Quiet Heroes

Emunah children’s homes care for hundreds of children who have histories of trauma, abuse and instability.

A volunteer and 2 children from an Emunah Children's Home

Prosecutors indict Bat Yam daycare workers over alleged assault of 14 toddlers

The defendants allegedly grabbed the children forcefully, dragged them by one arm, threw them onto mattresses, chairs, changing tables, or cribs; slapped them; pinched them; hit them.

Illustration of a daycare.

The ecosystem of healing

Why we treat the whole tree, not just the branch

Little Twin Girls are sitting and ancient old olive tree. Children are enjoying big and old ancient olive tree in the olive garden in Mediterranean

Police find over 20 toddlers at unlicensed daycare center in Jerusalem

During investigation into a separate, unrelated case, the police arrived at an apartment in Givat Shaul, where they found the illegal daycare, containing around 25 toddlers, managed by two people.

Illustration photo of a toddler kindergarten.

Israeli former teacher sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for indecent acts against eight pupils

In a ruling cleared for publication, Senior Judge Michal Brant also ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 in compensation to the victims.

(Illustrative) An empty classroom at a school in Safed, northern Israel, August 31, 2025

Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare

Two caregivers in Beersheba were sentenced to prison after being convicted of repeatedly abusing toddlers, with the court stressing the betrayal of trust and lasting harm to the children.

Illustration photo of a toddler kindergarten.

Tel Aviv kindergarten director and husband arrested for sexual offenses against children

Israeli police have arrested a Tel Aviv couple on suspicion of child sexual abuse at their unlicensed kindergarten, following multiple complaints from concerned parents.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

The silent wave

Why we must prepare for the upcoming crisis in child protection

Sad, child and crying on floor in home with mental health, abuse or anxiety from trauma.