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From L to R: Shaylee Atary arrives at a court hearing in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026; Naama Shahar arrives for an interrogation of the man she recently accused of raping her, at a police station in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
May 7, 2026, 3:22 pm
Man suspected in two highly publicized rape cases released to house arrest
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
By Michael Horovitz
A view of the Supreme Court building in Jerusalem. (Shmuel Bar-Am)
May 6, 2026, 1:20 pm
Supreme Court overturns rape conviction after review
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
By Jeremy Sharon
Former hostage Mia Schem attends a press conference ahead of a concert in memory of the victims murdered at the Nova festival by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, in Tel Aviv, March 11, 2025. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
February 4, 2026, 5:15 pm
Prosecutors close case against trainer accused of rape by ex-hostage Mia Schem
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
By ToI Staff
Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky (right) is seen leaving the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in Lod on July 25, 2025 (Roy Alima/Flash90)
July 27, 2025, 1:13 pm
‘Witch hunt’: Likud defends MK accused of rape, as accuser tells of alleged assault
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
By ToI Staff and Ariela Karmel
Former hostage Mia Schem during an interview on Channel 12 news, May 3, 2025. (Channel 12 screenshot)
May 4, 2025, 1:33 am
Ex-hostage recalls ‘flashes’ from alleged rape by trainer who she says drugged her
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
By ToI Staff
Screen capture from an undated video of Itay Leibovitch during a court appearance, around 2004. (X. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
March 20, 2025, 1:34 pm
Serial pedophile freed after 21 years, dismaying his past victims and new neighbors
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
By ToI Staff
National Unity MK Pnina Tamano-Shata presidents over a meeting of the Knesset Committee for the Advancement of Women on November 18, 2024. (Knesset Spokesman's Office)
November 18, 2024, 5:34 pm
81% of sex crime complaints in Israel closed without an indictment, report says
Association of Rape Crisis Centers presents figures to Knesset committee hearing; MK: ‘I feel like the system is failing again and again’
By Amy Spiro
Illustrative: A police car is seen near a crime scene in Jerusalem, March 6, 2024. (Israel Police)
October 14, 2024, 7:16 pm
Man convicted of abducting and raping woman 15 years ago
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
By ToI Staff
Eilat's Red Sea Hotel, where an alleged gang rape took place in mid-August 2020. (Channel 12 screenshot)
February 19, 2024, 6:29 pm
Pair sentenced to prison over 2020 gang rape of 16-year-old girl in Eilat
Beersheba District Court sentences primary convicts to 22 years and 14 years, respectively, for role in shocking incident; others awaiting sentencing
By ToI Staff
Rabbi Zvi Tau attends a protest of Jewish activists against a conference of Christians outside the Davidson Center in Jerusalem Old City, on May 28, 2023. (Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90)
June 20, 2023, 4:48 pm
Rape accusations painted outside home of Rabbi Zvi Tau, who is suspected of assault
‘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
By ToI Staff
The construction site where apparently two teens allegedly sexually abused a two-year-old girl in Beit Shemesh, on June 2, 2023. (Yaakov Lederman/Flash90)
June 4, 2023, 1:35 pm
Beit Shemesh teen indicted for rape of toddler, sexual assault of 9-year-old boy
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
By Michael Horovitz
Illustrative: Israel Police investigate the scene of a crime on June 2, 2021. (Israel Police)
June 2, 2023, 1:14 pm
2 Beit Shemesh teens arrested for ‘cruel and shocking’ rape of toddler
Suspect tells cops that acquaintance asked he bring 2-year-old relative to abandoned building, where they sexually abused her multiple times
By Michael Horovitz
Judge Khaled Kabub at the Tel Aviv District Court, November 13, 2014. (Flash90/File)
May 1, 2023, 11:35 am
Supreme Court justice’s remark on lack of ‘violence’ in rape case sparks outrage
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’
By ToI Staff
A suspect in a gang rape case seen in surveillance footage moments before his arrest. (Israel Police)
April 2, 2023, 12:03 pm
7 arrested for alleged gang rape of 14-year-old girl in abandoned building
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
By Ash Obel
An illustrative photo of a prison. (Photo credit: YouTube screen capture)
March 1, 2023, 3:00 pm
Bill to cancel statute of limitations for some sex crimes passes preliminary reading
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
By Michael Horovitz
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