Domestic violence in Israel

Bnei Brak man charged with smashing wine bottle into wife’s face, breaking two of her teeth

Prosecutors say the 51-year-old has also slapped his wife, pulled her hair, thrown a plate at her, and used a kitchen knife against her hands.

The knife used during the alleged threatening in Bnei Brak.
US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D-MI) and US Rep. Haley Stevens participate in a televised US Senate debate moderated by Roop Raj from Fox 2 at Fox 2 Studios in Southfield, Michigan, U.S., July 27, 2026.

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ZAKA volunteers arrive at the scene of the alleged murder in Petah Tikva on November 1, 2026.

Israeli man allegedly brutally murders wife with an ax in front of their four children

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'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case


Millions in funding approved in war on violence against women

Merav Michaeli announced at the gender equality cabinet that NIS 155 m. will go to the fight against violence against women and that she will advance legislation on economic abuse with Gideon Sa'ar.

"You are not guilty," read signs at the protest against the recent violence against women, March 15, 2021.

Israeli man arrested for murder of 18-year-old partner

Relatives of a young woman blamed police and the legal system, saying that the incident could have been prevented.

Israelis protest sexual violence in the country. Photo taken in 2020

Woman pushed off balcony can't return to Israel to testify

Charlotte Alberado from Colombia was pushed off a four-story balcony in Israel in 2018.

 View of the Magistrate's Court in Jerusalem on August 15, 2018.

Arab-Israeli men speak out on domestic violence and masculinity

Arab-Israeli men are publicly breaking the silence on the gender-based violence in their communities. The cause is led by Tamer Nafar, a Palestinian rapper and social activist.

ACTIVISTS PROTEST against recent cases of violence against women at Habima Square in Tel Aviv last week.

Understanding Eliran Malul’s aggravated murder charge - explainer

While murder itself is a heinous crime that usually leads to a life sentence, aggravated murder indicates that the murderer went beyond the cruelty and brutality of your “standard” murder.

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Attorney of cop accused of murdering wife: He did not intend to kill her

Diana Raz, the victim of the suspected murder, was a couples’ mentor. Her husband Amir allegedly killed her during an argument in February.

Amir Raz, accused of killing his wife Diana Raz at their home, seen on a screen via a video link during a court hearing at the District Court in Lod, February 25, 2021.

WIZO head: Shira Isakov is just one case

JPost One-on-One Zoomcast, Episode 32 - Tamar Beeri with Anita Friedman, chairperson of WIZO Worldwide: Friedman said that violence in the family is a "silent pandemic."

SHIRA ISAKOV (right) arrives earlier this week for a Beersheba court hearing of Aviad Moshe, who tried to murder her in Mitzpe Ramon a few months ago.

Shira Isakov's victory is a small win for domestic violence eradication

Shira Isakov, with all her suffering, was one of the lucky few. More than 20 women were murdered by their husbands in 2020.

Shira Isakov and Adi Guzi light a torch during the 73rd anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem on April 14, 2021.

Aviad Moshe convicted of attempting to murder wife Shira Isakov

Moshe was also convicted of abusing their son, who was by Isakov's side as he attacked her.

SHIRA ISAKOV (right) arrives earlier this week for a Beersheba court hearing of Aviad Moshe, who tried to murder her in Mitzpe Ramon a few months ago.

19-year-old chained and severely beaten by her family

A civilian called the police to report that a beaten, barefoot girl ran into the street in front of his car, claiming she escaped her home.

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