Sexual assault

Musician Yuval Vilner named as suspect in alleged rape of Shaylee Atary, Naama Shahar

In March, the court had temporarily barred publication of his name, holding off on disclosure due to claims that publication could trigger a suicidal act. 

Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.
WhatsApp users.

Beersheba man gets five years for sexual offenses against minors, threatening girls on WhatsApp

ICC CHIEF Prosecutor Karim Khan in The Hague.

'Qatari Octopus': Israel files criminal complaint over ICC corruption

Israeli singer Eyal Golan performs at the Arena Stadium in Jerusalem on December 6, 2021.

Eyal Golan once again accused of sex crimes, state attorney calls for renewed investigation


Health Ministry: License of doctor accused of sexual offenses to be revoked for 6 months

Dr. Aryeh Levin has been accused of the rape and sexual assault of patients, including two minors - females aged 12 and 15.

 Doctor writing notes during a session with a patient.

WATCH: Former hostage Ori Megidish: 'I was scared I would die every day in captivity'

Reflecting on her time in captivity, Megidish added, "I was in captivity for 23 days, which felt like years. The whole 23 days, I feared I would die."

 SARA NETANYAHU and rescued hostage Ori Megidish in conversation.

French court convicts retired surgeon of raping patients, gives him 20 years in jail

A French court convicts retired surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec of abusing hundreds of patients, including children, for over 25 years.

 Prison officers escort ex-surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec from a vehicle, during his trial, where he is charged with aggravated rape and sexual assault against hundreds of children over several decades, in Vannes, Brittany, France, February 25, 2025.

UK to begin piloting chemical castration plans for sex offenders

The concept was first proposed by Justice Minister Shabana Mahmood, who announced the plans to use "medication to manage problematic sexual arousal" following a review.

: A general view of a Serco vehicle at Wandsworth prison in London, Britain, September 7, 2023.

Police aim to indict Holon man who allegedly raped his daughters

The police said that the man allegedly repeatedly committed incestual acts both daughters from the time they were both 11 years old.

 Gavel and handcuffs on a leather surface.

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.

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

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' chief accuser to resume testimony at sex trafficking trial

Casandra Ventura, Combs's former girlfriend, said that she feared he would become violent with her if she did not participate in his drug-fueled "Freak Offs/"

 Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura reacts during testimony to prosecutor Emily Johnson at Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., May 13, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.

Man in his 30s arrested for sexual assault of a minor

Allegedly, the man lured the child to a house in the south of the city, and committed sexual acts against him. 

Male hands arrested with handcuffs in Criminal concept (illustrative)

Former hostage Dafna Elaykim reveals she was sexually abused in captivity

"One of the terrorists would touch me all the time," Dafna said. "He insisted on accompanying me to the shower, I wouldn't let him."

 Former hostage Dafna Elaykim shared that she was sexually assaulted while in Hamas captivity at the closing event of the TEEN SPIRIT program by the Civilian Public Diplomacy Headquarters.

Justice Ministry expands legal aid to help sexual assault victims

The aid office noted that the expansion of aid for victims allows them to be more involved in their cases.

 DEMONSTRATORS MARCH through downtown Jerusalem in the city’s fourth annual SlutWalk to protest rape culture, in June 2022.