The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sexual-abuse/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png sexual abuse | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sexual-abuse/ 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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]]> NYT column alleging Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners sparks debate among Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyt-column-alleging-israeli-abuse-of-palestinian-prisoners-sparks-debate-among-jews/ Thu, 14 May 2026 11:13:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823298 Nicholas Kristof opinion piece contains graphic claims that even some Israel critics argue marginalize more substantiated allegations that bear investigating

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]]> Accused of ‘blood libel,’ NYT defends column alleging Israeli rape of Palestinian inmates https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyt-pushes-back-on-israeli-criticism-of-column-alleging-rape-of-palestinian-inmates/ Wed, 13 May 2026 08:54:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822355 Jewish groups announce protest against 'libels' outside newspaper's Manhattan offices; ex-PM Olmert says column misrepresented his words so they appeared to validate allegations

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]]> Meron rabbi arrested after cult watchdog warned of sex abuse in strictly run group https://www.timesofisrael.com/meron-rabbi-arrested-after-cult-watchdog-warned-of-sex-abuse-in-strictly-run-group/ Thu, 07 May 2026 08:40:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3818123 Accusers say Rabbi Yosef Shoveli, 54, passed off sexual abuse as 'spiritual' acts; in group he leads, personal decisions are tightly controlled and members do chores without pay

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]]> Member of prominent Chabad family in Australia convicted of child sex abuse in long-running scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/son-of-chabad-rabbi-in-australia-convicted-of-child-sex-abuse-in-long-running-scandal/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:39:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3705342 Two years after extradition from US, Velvel Serebryanski found guilty on 4 charges; jury decision marks 'closing of a long and painful circle,' says victim Manny Waks

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]]> ‘I had nowhere to run’: Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual abuse by captor in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/i-had-nowhere-to-run-guy-gilboa-dalal-recounts-sexual-abuse-by-captor-in-gaza/ Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:21:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3695175 'He took me, pressed a rifle to my head and a knife to my throat, and told me that if I told anyone... he would kill me,' ex-captive tells Channel 12, adding the abuse happened twice

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]]> Gazan women say aid workers promised them food, money, work in exchange for sexual acts https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazan-women-say-aid-workers-promised-food-money-or-work-in-exchange-for-sexual-acts/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:21:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3653289 Some claims involve UN staff; women's nonprofit director says cases downplayed to keep focus on blaming Israel

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]]> 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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]]> Senior IDF officer who secretly filmed female soldiers nude jailed for 80 months https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-idf-officer-who-secretly-filmed-female-soldiers-nude-jailed-for-80-months/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:23:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536964 Lt. Col. Dan Sharoni also ordered to pay $82,000 in damages to 49 victims of his crimes, will be demoted to rank of private

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]]> Gag order on sexual abuse case involving cabinet minister highlights lack of transparency https://www.timesofisrael.com/gag-order-on-sexual-abuse-case-involving-cabinet-minister-highlights-lack-of-transparency/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:39:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3533915 Scholars, advocates and survivors are concerned that rather than protecting victims, Israel’s broad gag order regime is being used to shield powerful figures from public scrutiny

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]]> Fake Hasidic TikTok rabbi sentenced to 135 years for sexually abusing adoptive sons https://www.timesofisrael.com/fake-hasidic-tiktok-rabbi-sentenced-to-135-years-for-sexually-abusing-adoptive-sons/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:49:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3525172 Hayim Nissim Cohen, born Jeffrey Lujan Vejil, pleads guilty to sexual assault three years after arrest following allegations by one of 9 children

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]]> Daughter of senior public figure accuses parents of sexual abuse; gag order on case https://www.timesofisrael.com/daughter-of-senior-public-figure-accuses-parents-of-sexual-abuse-gag-order-on-case/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:20:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3524968 Media permitted to publicize fact of complaint, but barred from sharing further details

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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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]]> Frankfurt Jewish community launches its own sexual abuse hotline amid crises and pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/frankfurt-jewish-community-launches-its-own-sexual-abuse-hotline-amid-crises-and-pressure/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:27:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3512962 Unprecedented third-party hotline will protect 400 employees of local institutions, after advocacy by activist group; national Jewish group may also set up a wider system

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]]> Teens forced to perform sexual acts on each other: Report to UN details Hamas torture https://www.timesofisrael.com/teens-forced-to-perform-sexual-acts-on-each-other-report-to-un-details-hamas-torture/ Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:03:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3448761&preview=true&preview_id=3448761 Government document compiles grim details of abuse of hostages, including whipping, branding with heated iron, isolation, binding, starving, maltreatment and psychological torment

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