Child sexual abuse

Kiryat Yearim man arrested on suspicion of possessing pedophilic content

Investigators searched the suspect's home under a court-issued warrant, where they arrested him and seized electronic devices, including a laptop computer and a mobile phone.

|BySHIR PERETS
Electronic devices seized by police during an investigation into a man suspected of being in possession of child sexual abuse material.
[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli elemantary school children prepare to go back to school, in moshav Yashresh, as schools and kindergardens re-open following a ceasefire agreement. April 9, 2026.

Tel Aviv teacher to be indicted, suspected of raping 12-year-old student

A prosecutor has been assigned to oversee the case, and the State Attorney’s Office is preparing an indictment that is expected to be filed in the coming days, a source told Walla.

|ByHODAYA RAN
An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Father sentenced to over 20 years for rape, sexual assault against toddler daughter, then-wife

The Central District Court in Lod sentenced the defendant to 20 years and three months in prison and ordered him to pay a total of NIS 150,000 in compensation to his former wife and their daughter.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Math teacher arrested over alleged sexual offenses against student

The suspect’s attorney said the alleged contact was consensual, while the court extended the teacher’s detention and barred publication of his name.

|ByHODAYA RAN

Israeli Police getting ready to indict minister suspected of shielding alleged pedophiles

Malka Leifer fled Australia to Israel after being accused of over 70 cases of child sexual abuse charges.

JUNE 23, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ya'acov Litzman

Rape case lawyer says to hold medical documents that counter rape claims

"My brother is innocent, and I hope there will be a fair trial," Katusa's brother said.

JUNE 19, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Police patrol car [File]

Treatment for adult survivors of child sexual abuse: Part II

The primary objective of counseling adult survivors of CSA is to facilitate trauma resolution and foster healing and growth.

MAY 23, 2019ByMIKE GROPPER
"Sometimes, the emotional fallout of CSA may cause relationship problems at work, with friends, with a spouse and/or with his or her family."