israeli women

Under the shadow of war: Women's rights in Israel sacrificed for political benefit

Gender inequality in Israel has deepened as a result of an increase in violence in 2023, the current war, and also the removal of women from decision-making positions in the government and the army.

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
17/01/2024

IOF releases report on violence against Israeli women in 2023

A third of all femicide cases in Israel in 2023 occurred after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.

Human rights groups’ hypocrisy on Hamas rape - opinion

Respect has been forfeited from self-described human rights advocates when they failed to defend the human right of Jewish women to not be raped.

UN Women finally condemns Hamas attacks, sexual violence on October 7

Israeli FM Eli Cohen called on UN Women executive director Sima Bahaus to resign.

02/12/2023

WIZO Battered Women’s Shelter celebrates 40th anniversary

WIZO and government officials, formerly sheltered women and children speak. 200,000 women and 500,000 child domestic violence victims annually.

12/06/2023

Israeli pharmacy returns images of women's faces to products in Bnei Brak

Last week, the branch located in a haredi area made headlines when it covered the faces of the models on boxes of hair dye with purple stickers.  

Ben-Gvir has shown that the safety of Israeli women isn't a priority - opinion

The Israeli government rejected a bill recently that would have allowed the courts to order the use of electronic tags to monitor abusers of domestic violence.

Israel police car (Illustrative)

In face of tragedy, Israeli women host open houses focused on thankfulness, unity

An endless cycle of Israeli military forces raiding Palestinian territories that have plagued the region for decades.

By KEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
14/03/2023

An appeal to the UN for women’s rights - opinion

The fight for women’s empowerment and equality is ongoing, and as we embrace technological advancements, we must remain vigilant about the risks that women face.

By FLAVIA SEVALD
09/03/2023
Rothschild Boulevard scene, Tel Aviv, 2020

'No entry for women' signs placed across Tel Aviv streets

A group of three men disguised as security guards were stationed near the signs and did not allow female pedestrians to pass.

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