The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rape-in-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png rape in Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rape-in-israel/ 32 32 Man suspected in two highly publicized rape cases released to house arrest https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-extends-custody-of-man-suspected-in-two-highly-publicized-rape-cases/ Thu, 07 May 2026 12:22:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818236 Shaylee Atary, whose husband was killed saving her and baby on Oct. 7, says suspect raped her in 2011; man also accused of raping Naama Shahar in 2022; police believe there are other victims

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]]> Supreme Court overturns rape conviction after review https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-overturns-rape-conviction-after-review/ Wed, 06 May 2026 10:20:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3817476 Adel Heib was acquitted in 2023 of raping an 82-year-old woman, but convicted on appeal by the Supreme Court; an expanded panel reverses that decision

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]]> Prosecutors close case against trainer accused of rape by ex-hostage Mia Schem https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-close-case-against-trainer-accused-of-rape-by-ex-hostage-mia-schem/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748165 Investigation wrapped up without charges for prominent personal trainer due to lack of witnesses, source says; Schem's lawyer says she may file an appeal

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]]> ‘Witch hunt’: Likud defends MK accused of rape, as accuser tells of alleged assault https://www.timesofisrael.com/witch-hunt-likud-defends-mk-accused-of-rape-as-accuser-tells-of-alleged-assault/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:13:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3607065 Netanyahu's party claims AG has 'ulterior motive'; Milwidsky allegedly raped 'Aleph' while coaching her to commit perjury at sexual misconduct trial of Kabbalistic group leader

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]]> Ex-hostage recalls ‘flashes’ from alleged rape by trainer who she says drugged her https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-recalls-flashes-from-alleged-rape-by-trainer-who-she-says-drugged-her/ Sat, 03 May 2025 22:33:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3540865 In 1st interview since going public as plaintiff in case against well-known influencer, Mia Schem says suspect convinced her to host meeting by saying Hollywood producer would attend

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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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]]> 81% of sex crime complaints in Israel closed without an indictment, report says https://www.timesofisrael.com/81-of-rape-complaints-in-israel-are-closed-without-an-indictment-report-says/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:34:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3422055 Association of Rape Crisis Centers presents figures to Knesset committee hearing; MK: 'I feel like the system is failing again and again'

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]]> Man convicted of abducting and raping woman 15 years ago https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-convicted-of-abducting-and-raping-woman-15-years-ago/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:16:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3397278 Elhai Nidam broke into victim's car and forced her into Ra'anana orchard where he assaulted her, court finds, based on 2nd-ever use of unique DNA technology

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]]> Pair sentenced to prison over 2020 gang rape of 16-year-old girl in Eilat https://www.timesofisrael.com/pair-sentenced-to-prison-over-2020-gang-rape-of-16-year-old-girl-in-eilat/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:29:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3227796 Beersheba District Court sentences primary convicts to 22 years and 14 years, respectively, for role in shocking incident; others awaiting sentencing

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]]> Rape accusations painted outside home of Rabbi Zvi Tau, who is suspected of assault https://www.timesofisrael.com/rape-accusations-painted-outside-home-of-rabbi-zvi-tau-who-is-suspected-of-assault/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:48:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3036870 'Rabbi Tau raped me! And my mother and my sister,' 'You killed my soul' found at Jerusalem residence of far-right Noam party's spiritual leader

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]]> Beit Shemesh teen indicted for rape of toddler, sexual assault of 9-year-old boy https://www.timesofisrael.com/beit-shemesh-teen-indicted-for-rape-of-toddler-sexual-assault-of-9-year-old-boy/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:35:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3027140 Prosecutors yet to decide on charges for the girl's 16-year-old uncle, who brought her from daycare to an abandoned location at the request of the accused rapist

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]]> 2 Beit Shemesh teens arrested for ‘cruel and shocking’ rape of toddler https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-beit-shemesh-teens-arrested-for-cruel-and-shocking-rape-of-toddler/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:14:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3026350 Suspect tells cops that acquaintance asked he bring 2-year-old relative to abandoned building, where they sexually abused her multiple times

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]]> Supreme Court justice’s remark on lack of ‘violence’ in rape case sparks outrage https://www.timesofisrael.com/supreme-court-justices-remark-on-lack-of-violence-in-rape-case-sparks-outrage/ Mon, 01 May 2023 08:35:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3006128 Association of Rape Crisis Centers files complaint against Khaled Kabub for releasing a rape suspect from custody due to 'no significant use of physical violence'

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]]> 7 arrested for alleged gang rape of 14-year-old girl in abandoned building https://www.timesofisrael.com/6-arrested-for-alleged-gang-rape-of-14-year-old-girl-in-abandoned-building/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:03:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2988320 24-year-old suspected of initiating contact with teen, purchasing drugs and alcohol for her, then assaulting her with others while she was unconscious, at least twice

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]]> Bill to cancel statute of limitations for some sex crimes passes preliminary reading https://www.timesofisrael.com/bill-to-cancel-statute-of-limitations-for-some-sex-crimes-passes-preliminary-reading/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:00:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2963680 Knesset approves amendment for committee debate without objections; Labor MK who spearheaded bill thanks victim who recently shared story of abuse at hands of her brother

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