The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/domestic-violence/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png domestic violence | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/domestic-violence/ 32 32 Louisiana father kills 7 of his children and another child in shooting at house — police https://www.timesofisrael.com/louisiana-father-kills-7-of-his-children-plus-another-child-in-shooting-at-house-police/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:46:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805814 Children ranged in age from 3 to 11; their mother critically injured; gunman killed after chase by police

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]]> Woman stabbed to death in Pardes Hanna; police arrest husband as suspect https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-stabbed-to-death-in-pardes-hanna-police-arrest-husband-as-suspect/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:12:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3726846 Ina Danilov killed in her home; husband reportedly has history of domestic violence, was issued temporary restraining order last year

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]]> Woman shot dead; young son, teen sister wounded; husband and his mother arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-shot-dead-young-son-teen-sister-wounded-husband-and-his-mother-arrested/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:42:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3643900 Wafa Abu Janam had bomb placed in her car last year, was stabbed by her sisters-in-law; police source says court didn't grant protection order, and she wouldn't go to a shelter

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]]> Comptroller says state failing to address domestic abuse, violence against women https://www.timesofisrael.com/comptroller-says-state-failing-to-address-domestic-abuse-violence-against-women/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:05:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3604692 In report, Matanyahu Englman says Israel has not taken steps recommended in 2021 audit of same issue, says growing violence figures oblige state to act to fix deficiencies

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]]> East Jerusalem father arrested on suspicion of stabbing to death daughter, aged 3 https://www.timesofisrael.com/east-jerusalem-father-arrested-on-suspicion-of-stabbing-to-death-daughter-aged-3/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 04:58:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3592471 Suspect, in his 30s, fled scene, but police located him a short time later; media reports divorced man has history of mental health issues

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]]> 3 murders within hours; victims include woman stabbed to death, son arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-murders-within-hours-victims-include-woman-stabbed-to-death-son-arrested/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:57:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3567950 Same man also suspected of moderately wounding his pregnant wife in Umm al-Fahm; man shot dead in Daburiyya amid criminal feud, another man gunned down in Tiberias, motive unclear

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]]> Palestinian to be charged with murdering Arab Israeli woman as she birthed their son https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-to-be-charged-with-murdering-israeli-arab-woman-as-she-birthed-their-son/ Mon, 19 May 2025 08:17:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3552257 Suspect, 35, from West Bank village of A-Ram, allegedly burned victim's body, which was found with newborn still attached via umbilical cord

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]]> Over 23,000 children and youth physically or mentally damaged by war – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-23000-children-and-youth-physically-or-mentally-damaged-by-war-report/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:46:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3518014 Israel Council for the Child unveils extent of loss, against backdrop of increased family violence, sexual abuse, suicide attempts by children aged 9 and younger

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]]> Monitor group launches awareness campaign for 22 femicide victims killed in 2024 https://www.timesofisrael.com/monitor-group-launches-awareness-campaign-for-22-femicide-victims-killed-in-2024/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:56:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3446500 Number of women killed remains steady over previous years, with Arab community still suffering outsized share, but head of Femicide Observatory says education can lead to change

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]]> Man suspected of stabbing mother to death in Kiryat Malachi https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-suspected-of-stabbing-mother-to-death-in-kiryat-malachi/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:02:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3428025 Police said to believe suspect was in long-running feud with mother; data shows number of women murdered in 2024 exceeds 2023 toll

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]]> Fewer women seek help for domestic violence amid war, but not due to lower threat https://www.timesofisrael.com/fewer-women-seek-help-for-domestic-violence-amid-war-but-not-due-to-lower-threat/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:16:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3426544 Welfare Ministry releases data that also shows requests to block firearm permits for abusers rose drastically in past year

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]]> Guard dogs reduce violent threats against battered women by 70%, Israeli study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/guard-dogs-cut-violent-threats-against-battered-women-by-70-israeli-study-finds/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:36:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3426041 Michal Sela Foundation's Canines Program gifts dogs to protect women threatened by their former partners; since the start of the Hamas war, domestic violence soared 65%

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]]> Woman charged with aggravated murder of 6-year-old son found fit to stand trial https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-charged-with-aggravated-murder-of-6-year-old-son-found-fit-to-stand-trial/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:05:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3386176 However, psychological report says Sigal Yana Itzkovich was in a 'psychotic state' at the time she stabbed son and dog to death, had 'lost her grip on reality'

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]]> ‘Voices in her head’: Remand extended for mother suspected of killing 6-year-old son https://www.timesofisrael.com/voices-in-her-head-remand-extended-for-mother-suspected-of-killing-6-year-old-son/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:22:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3333817 Sigal Yana Itzkovich, 33, to undergo psychological assessment; neighbors say she was pleasant, caring of boy; father reportedly informed of incident while in army reserves

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]]> Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering son, 6, attacking security guard with axe https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-son-then-attacking-security-guard-with-axe/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:50:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3333345 Police believe that after killing her young boy, mother in Herzliya headed to mall, where she was caught on video dripping with blood and wielding an axe she used to attack a guard

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