The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/violence-against-women/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:55:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png violence against women | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/violence-against-women/ 32 32 Anti-Israel US Senate candidate draws support despite Nazi tattoo, allegations of abuse https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-us-senate-candidate-draws-support-despite-nazi-tattoo-abuse-allegations/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:18:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838562 Graham Platner, who is expected to win Tuesday's Democratic primary in Maine, has called accusations of past violence against women untrue; latest claims deepen some Democrats’ concern

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]]> Nurse to nation-builder, Somaliland’s honorary ‘first lady’ hails ‘natural’ ties with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/nurse-to-nation-builder-somalilands-honorary-first-lady-hails-natural-ties-with-israel/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:43:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3761036 Edna Adan Ismail, 88, says she was working on forging diplomatic relations with Jerusalem as foreign minister two decades ago, recognizing countries' shared interests

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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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]]> Law enforcement a no-show at Knesset discussions on violence against women https://www.timesofisrael.com/law-enforcement-a-no-show-at-knesset-discussions-on-violence-against-women/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:39:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3697080 Opposition MKs who led meetings to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women slam Ben Gvir, who was touring prison services' domestic violence unit

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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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]]> Son suspected of stabbing mother to death in southern city of Arad https://www.timesofisrael.com/son-suspected-of-stabbing-mother-to-death-in-southern-city-of-arad/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:16:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3313868 Suspect reportedly turns himself in, may be sent for psychological assessment

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]]> Domestic violence rates nearly doubled since Oct. 7. Eight women were murdered in 2024 https://www.timesofisrael.com/domestic-violence-rates-nearly-doubled-since-oct-7-eight-women-were-murdered-in-2024/ Sat, 08 Jun 2024 07:30:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3305257 Experts at conference on femicide say it's not the more widespread availability of weapons that is killing women, it's the indifference of those meant to protect them

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]]> Woman found dead in Beersheba apartment in suspected murder; partner arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/woman-in-her-40s-found-dead-in-beersheba-apartment-in-suspected-murder/ Wed, 15 May 2024 20:15:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3290785 Victim in her 40s found with signs of violence on her body; higher rate of femicide in Israel this year than last

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]]> Israel submits report to UN on Hamas’s mass weaponization of rape https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-report-submitted-to-un-on-hamass-mass-scale-weaponization-of-rape/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:17:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3229152 Written by umbrella organization of rape crisis centers, grim document reviews Palestinian terror group's strategic use of sexual violence, as deniers abound

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]]> 14-year-old suspected of knifing pregnant sister to death in front of her kids https://www.timesofisrael.com/14-year-old-suspected-of-knifing-pregnant-sister-to-death-in-front-of-her-kids/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:04:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3187468 Aya Hajaj’s father also to be indicted for allegedly ordering slaying, as well as a teen cousin suspected of abetting getaway; investigators say motive for attack unclear

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]]> Graphic report details new evidence of rape, sexual violence during October 7 rampage https://www.timesofisrael.com/graphic-report-details-new-evidence-of-rape-sexual-violence-during-october-7-rampage/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:31:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3169436 Witnesses, volunteers tell UK's Sunday Times of seeing gang-rape, remains found mutilated, days after UN says it will look into allegations following weeks of international silence

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]]> After 7 weeks of silence, UN chief calls to investigate Hamas sex crimes on Oct 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-7-weeks-of-silence-un-chief-calls-to-investigate-hamas-sex-crimes-on-oct-7/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:46:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3166905 Envoy Erdan slams lengthy delay, casting of doubt by Guterres on such incidents during terror onslaught in Israel, despite testimony from survivors, first responders, morgue workers

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]]> Gun permit requests since October 7 equivalent to number in previous 20 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/gun-permit-requests-rise-dramatically-since-october-7-massacre/ Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:16:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3154509 Over 236,000 people apply for licenses, as Ben Gvir seeks to arm civilians despite warnings that weapons will be used by criminals

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]]> Women in abusive homes fear for their safety as war leads to relaxed gun licensing https://www.timesofisrael.com/women-in-abusive-homes-fear-for-their-safety-as-war-leads-to-relaxed-gun-licensing/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:32:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3143521 175,000 firearm license applications filed since Oct. 7 as Ben Gvir eases restrictions; forum calls for those with domestic violence complaints against them to be ineligible

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]]> Rahat man suspected of killing wife, turning gun on self https://www.timesofisrael.com/rahat-man-suspected-of-killing-wife-turning-gun-on-self/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:03:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3093764 Police arrest suspect, 35, with moderate injuries in predominantly Bedouin southern town of Rahat; lobby group says 21 women killed in homicides since beginning of year

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