sexual abuse

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

NY State Bar Association hosts webinar on Hamas's use of sexual violence

Over 220 bar members attended the event, featuring Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy from the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes against Women and Children, and former NYSBA president Richard Lewis.

02/07/2024
 Former US president Donald Trump attends his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments

'Difficult to watch': Donald Trump urges people to watch October 7 film

Trump wrote that the documentary was 'incredibly difficult to watch because, sadly, it graphically portrays the death and destruction that Hamas has unleashed.'

While we believe Israeli women, the world must believe them too

When women come forward as survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence, they are usually met with support and sympathy - victims and survivors of Oct. 7 have not been treated with humanity.

By MARCY GRINGLAS , MEREDITH JACOBS
19/06/2024

'Being in captivity means having no control': Ex-hostage meets with VP Kamala Harris

Vice President Harris screened Sheryl Sandberg's film "Screams Before Silence" and spoke to released hostage Amit Soussana.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
18/06/2024
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