The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rape/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:24:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png rape | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rape/ 32 32 Israel vowed to sue over NYT’s abuse allegations. There’s no evidence it has, or will https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-vowed-to-sue-over-nyts-abuse-allegations-theres-no-evidence-it-has-or-will/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:25:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835316 It's questionable whether Israel can file a defamation suit against the New York Times over claims of sexual abuse in prisons, or if it should, given the risk of what could come out in court

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]]> ‘No errors’: NYT defends its allegations of systematic Israeli sexual abuse of Palestinian inmates https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-errors-nyt-defends-its-allegations-of-systematic-israeli-sexual-abuse-of-palestinian-inmates/ Fri, 22 May 2026 09:57:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828471 Amid Israeli denials, accusations of 'blood libel' and threats of a defamation suit, newspaper says Nicholas Kristof’s opinion column was rigorously edited before publication and checked again after 'challenges' raised

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]]> Musician Yuval Wilner named as suspect in two highly publicized rape cases https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-musician-yuval-wilner-named-as-suspect-in-two-highly-publicized-rape-cases/ Sun, 17 May 2026 10:25:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3825076 Suspect, who is accused by two women of assaults in 2011 and 2022, released from house arrest but ordered to remain in country for 30 days and is prohibited from contacting his accusers

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]]> Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein rape retrial amid deadlocked jury https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-declares-mistrial-in-harvey-weinstein-rape-retrial-amid-deadlocked-jury/ Fri, 15 May 2026 19:50:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824385 Hairstylist and actress Jessica Mann says she had consensual encounters with US film mogul, but accuses him of raping her a day after she repeatedly said no in 2013

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]]> ‘Blood libel’: Israel rejects NYT column alleging widespread rape of Palestinian inmates https://www.timesofisrael.com/blood-libel-israel-rejects-nyt-column-alleging-widespread-rape-of-palestinian-inmates/ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:16:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821664 After Nicholas Kristof cites report by Euro-Med Monitor as evidence, Israeli Ambassador to US Leiter highlights its leaders' photos with Hamas officials

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]]> 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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]]> India sentences 3 to death for rape of Israeli and Indian women, killing of Indian man https://www.timesofisrael.com/india-sentences-3-to-death-for-rape-of-israeli-and-american-women-killing-of-indian-man/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:53:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3755865 Judge says 'extreme brutality' of crime merits punishment; in March 2025, the three attacked a group of 5 tourists stargazing near canal, pushed men into water, raped women

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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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]]> Iran publicly executes man convicted of raping two women https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-publicly-executes-man-convicted-of-raping-two-women/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:37:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697047 Another man, a convicted murderer, was hanged in public two weeks ago; Islamic Republic second only to China in executions, which are usually carried out inside prison

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]]> Journalist thought her Israeli freedom-fighter mother hid something big. She was right https://www.timesofisrael.com/journalist-thought-her-israeli-freedom-fighter-mother-hid-something-big-she-was-right/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:45:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608267 In 'My Underground Mother,' premiering at the SF Jewish Film Festival, Marisa Fox grapples with her Polish-born mother's motives for keeping secrets and hiding her true identity

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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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]]> Ex-hostage Mia Schem alleges she was raped by well-known personal trainer https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-mia-schem-alleges-she-was-raped-by-well-known-personal-trainer/ Thu, 01 May 2025 20:35:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3539815 23-year-old released in first deal says Tel Aviv coach, whose name is under gag order, drugged and raped her in March; suspect insists he's innocent

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]]> Magen David Adom medic suspected of sexually assaulting coworkers https://www.timesofisrael.com/magen-david-adom-medic-suspected-of-sexually-assaulting-coworkers/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:56:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536896 Eliran Bakalo, 50, accused of assaulting two girls, raping woman; police suspect there may be additional victims

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]]> As Harvey Weinstein’s retrial opens, prosecutors paint picture of a sexual predator https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-harvey-weinsteins-retrial-opens-prosecutors-paint-picture-of-a-sexual-predator/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:01:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3533523 Prosecutor says film producer had all the power, victims had none; his 2020 NY conviction was overturned, amid errors by trial judge, though his California sentence still stands

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