The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sexual-harassment/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png sexual harassment | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sexual-harassment/ 32 32 From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, implausible anti-Israel dog rape claim goes mainstream https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-rutgers-speaker-to-kristof-column-bogus-anti-israel-dog-rape-claim-goes-mainstream/ Thu, 14 May 2026 10:48:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823228 Israeli officials reject allegation canines were trained to sexually abuse Palestinian prisoners, which Jewish groups call 'modern day blood libel' and experts say is virtually impossible

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]]> Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel https://www.timesofisrael.com/berlin-rabbi-convicted-of-sexual-assault-and-coercion-of-woman-he-offered-to-counsel/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:42:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3739945 Conviction comes over two years after Jewish community fired him following allegations of abuse going back nearly 2 decades

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]]> Jaffa high school principal arrested over allegations of indecent acts against students https://www.timesofisrael.com/jaffa-high-school-principal-arrested-over-allegations-of-indecent-acts-against-students/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:27:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3706481 A number of former students say head of school touched them in genital area; suspect's associates insist accusations fabricated to 'settle scores' over teacher's sacking

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]]> Feminist vs. Jewish: These women say NYC’s mayoral election is forcing a painful choice https://www.timesofisrael.com/feminist-vs-jewish-these-women-say-nycs-mayoral-election-is-forcing-a-painful-choice/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 03:38:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3678071 Many fear antisemitism could proliferate unchecked under virulently anti-Israel frontrunner Mamdani, while rival Cuomo has a track record of sexual harassment allegations, which he denies

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]]> IDF dismisses base commander over allegations of sexual misconduct against female soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-dismisses-base-commander-over-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct-against-female-soldiers/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:42:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3596394 Reservist's dismissal announced after report revealed complaints from soldiers who said he continued to serve on base despite allegations, reportedly because no replacement was available

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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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]]> Police investigate former chief rabbi Metzger on suspicion he molested teenage boy https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-investigate-former-chief-rabbi-metzger-on-suspicion-he-molested-teenage-boy/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:26:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3485682 Complaint reportedly filed against 71-year-old by youth he met on the beach; ex-chief rabbi has been accused of harassment in the past, was convicted of bribery offenses

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]]> Jailed Nukhba terrorists regularly sexually harass female guards, soldier says https://www.timesofisrael.com/jailed-nukhba-terrorists-regularly-sexually-harass-female-guards-soldier-says/ Mon, 27 May 2024 07:42:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3298802 A female reserve soldier details lax security at terrorist detention facility and sexual harassment she has experienced

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]]> Israeli diplomat fired for sexual harassment at Chicago consulate https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-diplomat-fired-for-sexual-harassment-at-chicago-consulate/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:24:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3211683 Former consular officer accepts plea deal after being accused of having improper relations and harassing women who worked for her at the mission, but claims probe was flawed

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]]> In latest case of alleged harassment, woman says bus driver told her ‘You’re naked’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-latest-case-of-alleged-harassment-woman-says-bus-driver-told-her-youre-naked/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 19:26:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3085885&preview=true&preview_id=3085885 22-year-old says Dan driver repeated his comments twice when she boarded with a sleeveless shirt; company says it's investigating complaint

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]]> Orthodox feminist group addressed allegations against sex-guru founder, says report https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-feminist-group-addressed-allegations-against-sex-guru-founder-says-report/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:53:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3051065 A third-party investigation initiated by the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance into its own conduct finds that while the group fulfilled legal requirements, it could have done more

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]]> Former Israel Bar chief questioned over alleged sexual misconduct https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-israel-bar-chief-questioned-over-alleged-sexual-misconduct/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:16:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3032950 Avi Himi says exposing himself to a lawyer on a Zoom meeting was consensual and claims that the revelations emerged to silence his opposition to the government

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]]> Israeli expelled from NYC drama school after sexual harassment allegations https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-expelled-from-nyc-drama-school-after-sexual-harassment-allegations/ Thu, 25 May 2023 15:43:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3021953 26-year-old claims accusations against him by seven students are fabrications and misrepresentations, expulsion motivated by antisemitism

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]]> Far-right bills against ‘enemy’ flags, ‘racist sexual harassment’ given initial okay https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-bills-against-enemy-flags-racist-sexual-harassment-given-initial-okay/ Wed, 17 May 2023 13:33:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3017293 MKs pass in preliminary vote legislation that doubles punishment for sexual harassment if committed for racist motives, and a bill banning display of flags of hostile entities

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]]> Ex-Lebanese PM Saad Hariri sued for rape, sexual assault of private jet attendants https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-lebanese-pm-saad-hariri-sued-for-rape-sexual-assault-of-private-jet-attendants/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:24:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2988404 One woman accuses Hariri, regularly drunk and high, of brutal workplace rape; one assault allegedly en route to US state visit; his lawyer denies claims, says plaintiffs want money

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