Abuse

Three Ra'anana daycare aides arrested on suspicion of abusing toddlers

The investigation began after an 11-month-old was hospitalized with an ear injury, and later raised suspicions of additional violence against toddlers at the daycare.

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.
Eli Sharabi, a former hostage, holds a photograph of himself during his release by Hamas as he the United Nations Security Council in New York City, US, March 20, 2025

Eli Sharabi asks UN Human Rights Council to 'name these crimes,' recognize hostage abuse as torture

Poor conditions for minors in Lebanon’s Warwar Rehabilitation Center.

Lebanese minors denied adequate living conditions in rehabilitation facility, investigation finds

Hacker in a hood

ADL launches research, resource hub for online pathways to youth violence, extremism


Global efforts intensify to end female genital mutilation by 2030

Many women worldwide are mutilated every day, causing permanent psychological and physical damage as well as death to many.

 A badge reads "The power of labor aginst FGM" is seen on a volunteer during a conference on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Cairo, Egypt February 6, 2018.

Father who raped, imprisoned daughter for 24 years may be released

Convicted rapist Josef Fritzl may soon be released from prison as his defense attorney argued Fritz’s deteriorating health means he no longer poses a public threat.

Josef Fritzl

Prison guard could face criminal charges for abuse accusation due to 'selective enforcement'

A memorandum written by the prison warden could have Moshe Toito charged as a criminal.

 Prison worker Moishe Toito

Sex offender who gave high profile interview to Hasidic comedian pleads guilty

Gershon Selinger, 41, pleaded guilty to the felony of first-degree sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 11.

 Hands in handcuffs (illustrative).

Women held hostage by Hamas in Gaza kept in cages - report

Israeli hostages released by Hamas speak out about the state of their captivity in Gaza.

Aviv Asher, 2.5 years old, her sister Raz Asher, 4.5 years old, and mother Doron arrive back in Israel after being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, 24 November 2023.

Iranian authorities accused of torture, sexual abuse, ‘systemic immunity’ from prosecution

On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, reports surface of increased torture and sexual violence by Iranian authorities against protesters.

 AN IRANIAN fan holds a jersey in memory of Mahsa Amini, inside the stadium before a World Cup soccer match between Iran and Wales, in Qatar, last November.

Health Ministry must improve treatment guidelines for released hostages - expert

The letter stated that the ministry was not attentive to the needs of the hostages and their families.

 People call on the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza, outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv. October 19, 2023.

Verbal abuse hurts children as much as physical, sexual abuse - study

A new study reveals the alarming impact of yelling at kids, sparking calls for recognizing verbal abuse as a form of child abuse.


Why has Facebook flagged searches of chicken soup as 'child sexual abuse'?

Translations of "chicken soup" in other languages are believed to act as coded language to post child pornography on social media without a trace.

A hooded man holds a laptop computer as a blue screen with an exclamation mark is projected on him in this illustration picture taken on May 13, 2017.

Arab women more in danger of domestic abuse in Israel than Jews

The study found that Arab women were significantly less likely to approach friends and family for help than Jewish women were.

 Woman in shadows (illustrative).