The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/child-abuse/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:51:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png child abuse | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/child-abuse/ 32 32 Horrifying testimonies seek to lift shroud of silence around ritual sex abuse claims https://www.timesofisrael.com/horrifying-testimonies-seek-to-lift-shroud-of-silence-around-ritual-sex-abuse-claims/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:47:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617987 Survivors tell Knesset lawmakers of organized assaults on children by those claiming mantle of religion, alleging longstanding phenomenon made worse by official indifference

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]]> Serial pedophile freed after 21 years, dismaying his past victims and new neighbors https://www.timesofisrael.com/serial-pedophile-freed-after-21-years-dismaying-his-past-victims-and-new-neighbors/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:34:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3506179 Itay Leibovitch barred from his Tel Aviv childhood home, near where he raped 2 girls and assaulted others, but victim says she's scared and residents say they weren't adequately informed

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]]> Jerusalem daycare worker indicted for 12 counts of abuse of toddlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-daycare-worker-indicted-for-12-counts-of-abuse-of-toddlers/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:23:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3449558 Tel Aviv court also releases names of three kindergarten teachers who were arrested for allegedly abusing children in their care

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]]> Lev Tahor members bust into Guatemala shelter to recapture kids rescued in raid https://www.timesofisrael.com/lev-tahor-members-bust-into-guatemala-shelter-to-recapture-kids-rescued-in-raid/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:16:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3445057 Relatives of children from extreme ultra-Orthodox group that's accused of abuse break into Guatemala City shelter, grabbing kids; authorities manage to recover some minors

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]]> Police to indict two daycare teachers on almost 600 charges of abusing babies https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-to-indict-two-daycare-teachers-on-almost-600-charges-of-abusing-babies/ Mon, 27 May 2024 12:11:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3298981 Investigative team says it found hundreds of cases of abuse in hours of surveillance footage from recent months in Kiryat Gat facility

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]]> Parents arrested after 7-year-old daughter dies weighing only 18 pounds https://www.timesofisrael.com/parents-arrested-after-7-year-old-daughter-dies-weighing-only-18-pounds/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:52:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3181843 Emaciated girl admitted to hospital without vital signs; police suspect neglect and abuse; parents give conflicting accounts of her treatment, have no criminal record

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]]> Eilat daycare operator indicted on over 400 counts of child abuse https://www.timesofisrael.com/eilat-daycare-operator-indicted-on-over-400-counts-of-child-abuse/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:41:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3032165 Prosecutors accuse Ilana Kovar of 'unrelenting violence' toward most of the 26 kids under her care, say she went out of her way to hurt them

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]]> Prosecutors to indict ‘sadistic’ daycare teacher on 400 counts of child abuse https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-to-indict-sadistic-daycare-teacher-on-400-counts-of-child-abuse/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:00:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3030838&preview=true&preview_id=3030838 Parents say cops showed footage of Ilana Kovar spanking, slapping, grabbing children by the shirt, pulling their hair, picking them up by the throat, throwing balls at their faces

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]]> Haifa court releases mother of baby found locked in cage https://www.timesofisrael.com/haifa-court-releases-mother-of-baby-found-locked-in-cage/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:42:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2930685&preview=true&preview_id=2930685 Court says children can be returned to her care; prosecution sources say it's unlikely charges will be filed

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]]> Police find baby in locked cage during drug bust in Haifa https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-find-baby-in-locked-cage-during-drug-bust-in-haifa/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:36:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2926965 Mother of six arrested for false imprisonment, neglect and abuse; detectives find large quantities of suspected illicit drugs next door, arrest two residents

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]]> Lev Tahor members break out of Mexican shelter, escape in waiting vehicle https://www.timesofisrael.com/lev-tahor-members-break-out-of-mexican-shelter-escape-in-waiting-vehicle/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:55:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2845589 Group of around 20 extremist cult members overpower private guards and flee government migrant facility; reportedly enter waiting truck and head toward Guatemalan border

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]]> NY Jewish social services organization accused of papering over sexual assault suit https://www.timesofisrael.com/ny-jewish-social-services-organization-accused-of-papering-over-sexual-assault-suit/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:58:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2821378 Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services has not properly investigated or disclosed allegations from 1980s against manager, and has kept him on staff, claim survivor advocates

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]]> Former Holon kindergarten workers convicted of abusing 26 toddlers in daycare ‘hell’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-holon-kindergarten-workers-convicted-of-abusing-26-toddlers-in-daycare-hell/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:00:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2802789 2 women found guilty of physically abusing children aged 2-3, slapping, kicking and dragging them by arms and legs; 'They destroyed their souls,' says one mother

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]]> Couple indicted for man’s alleged rape of child stepdaughter with mother’s consent https://www.timesofisrael.com/couple-indicted-for-mans-alleged-rape-of-child-stepdaughter-with-mothers-consent/ Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:09:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2800497&preview=true&preview_id=2800497 Indictment says pair sexually abused girl starting when she was 11; wanted child to get pregnant for financial gain so tracked her ovulation; mother heard girl's screams for help

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]]> Man arrested for allegedly raping teen stepdaughter with mother’s consent https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-teen-stepdaughter-with-mothers-consent/ Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:05:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2791664 Police say Ramle couple in their 40s tracked 13-year-old's menstrual cycle over several years in attempt to get her pregnant

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