Statutory rape

Eyal Golan once again accused of sex crimes, state attorney calls for renewed investigation

The sexual misconduct in question allegedly occured nine years ago, against a woman with whom Golan was conducting a business meeting, according to an N12 report.

Israeli singer Eyal Golan performs at the Arena Stadium in Jerusalem on December 6, 2021.
 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Israeli media personality arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy

Committee Chairman Meirav Cohen leads status of Women and Gender Equality committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on February 24, 2026.

Rape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing

Photo illustration of handcuffs in Jerusalem on October 17. 2021.

Cyber CEO found guilty of statutory rape, assaulted children as young as 4 years old


Haifa man arrested for repeatedly raping underage daughter over several years

The man allegedly began raping the girl when she was 7 years old and continued until she was 15, at which point the police intervened.

Israeli police tape.

Haifa court sentences psychiatric nurse to seven years over death of teen patient

The court ruled that prosecutors had failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he intentionally caused the minor's death, but found him criminally responsible for her fatal end.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempts, April 27, 2025. (Ilustrative)

Cyprus court acquits five Israeli men of 2023 gang rape charges

The case was dismissed after the court rejected the accuser’s testimony, calling her story inconsistent and contradictory. 

 A flag of Cyprus flies on a vessel of the Port and Marine Police in Ayia Napa Marina, Cyprus December 6, 2023.

11 found guilty in Eilat 'Sodom and Gomorrah' gang rape of teen

The teenage victim was raped by the 11 men after she collapsed onto a bathroom floor.

Israelis protest sexual violence in the country. Photo taken in 2020

Eyal Golan questioned on 'Social Games' case

In 2014, Golan was questioned on suspicion of statutory rape of young girls and pressuring them to use drugs.

Eyal Golan at the Knesset, accepting an award at the Knesset as protesters yell from the sidelines, 2018.

Ruling to release suspected murderer of Lital Melnik to house arrest overturned

The district court ruled Kachura should be released to house arrest. However, the court overturned its decision and Kachura is now set to stay in custody until Tuesday.

 Police at the scene where the body of 17-year-old Lital Yael Melnik was found on a construction site in Kiryat Motzkin, October 2, 2021.

Minor raped in coronavirus hotel testifies in court

Yarin Sherf, 21, allegedly raped his 13-year-old victim twice in a coronavirus hotel earlier this year. Sherf's lawyer claimed the victim looked older than her age.

Protests in support of the 13-year-old rape victim of alleged suspect Yarin Sherf.

Israeli man sentenced to 10-25 years in US court for 2004 rape case

While preliminary criminal proceedings were ongoing, Moshe Journo fled to Israel and evaded Israeli police custody until 2017.

Prison cell block

Nigerian women take action as rape, assault cases surge during pandemic

Polling group NOIPolls found that 47% of Nigerians blamed rape on indecent dressing, and fewer than half thought offenders should be punished.

Students are seen in a classroom as they receive lectures about prevention of sexual violence by a representative of Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) at Oregun High School, in Lagos, Nigeria March 31, 2021. Picture taken March 31, 2021.

Yarin Sherf to be charged with rape of 13-year-old

"It is a shame that only widespread public protest made legal authorities do what was obvious."

Tel Aviv Magistrates Court shortly before hearing of Yarin Sherf, suspected of raping a 13-year-old girl