sexual abuse

Jerusalem resident arrested for sexual assault of minor, date-rape, drug offences

A Jerusalem man in his 40s is accused of sexually assaulting a minor and administering a date-rape drug at a party.

 Blindfolded Palestinian detainees inside the camp in May 2024

Palestinian prisoner from viral photo tells CNN about abuse, sexual assault at Sde Teiman

He alleged that the interrogations often involved physical and verbal abuse including hot water being poured on him, or being told that his family had been killed. 

IDF top attorney calls 10 terrorists to verify sexual abuse charges against guards at Sde Teiman

There are 74 incidents of alleged abuse of some thousands of Palestinian detainees who passed through Sdei Teiman which are being probed.

Protests over abuse claims at Israeli bases shows lack of respect for the law

Protests and riots at Israeli bases over abuse claims highlight tensions amid ongoing conflict.

Rape survivor Michal Deutsch slams MK Limor Son Har-Melech for double standard on rape legislation

Son Har-Melech responded to Deutsch by explaining that the criticism against her and her colleague, MK Yulia Malinovsky, was driven by left-wing groups

MKs, rioters break in at Sde Teiman, Motta Gur bases in protest of detention of IDF reservists

MK Zvi Sukkot, who was originally barred from entering, was able to enter through a narrow opening in the fence. 

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Knesset extends legal aid for victims of sex offenses

The legal aid will make submitting a complaint easier and streamline the process, leading to more complaints, and more proceedings against offenders, which will increase deterrence.

25/07/2024

Israel must abolish the time limit for reporting sexual assault

The Broad Perspective: Ending the statute of limitations for sexual offenses, especially against minors, is an essential reform that Israel must adopt.

'We believe you': Knesset expands free legal aid to sexual assault victims

MK Michaeli: It's time to stop abandoning victims. The state has an obligation to help victims of sexual assault receive the recognition and justice they deserve.

Last three defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case sentenced to over ten years in in prison

Lev Tahor is a secretive group and little is known about its inner workings, and adheres to extreme interpretation of Jewish law that shields members from the outside world.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
11/07/2024
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