Domestic violence
'I've never been violent': Singer Ofek Adanek revealed as suspect in domestic abuse case
Adanek, 24, first broke onto the scene in 2017 with his song “Boi Buba” (“Come on, Baby”). A year later, when he was only 16, he participated in the sixth season of The Next Star for Eurovision.
Ohio Rep. Miller rejects calls to leave re-election race as domestic abuse claims surface
At least one in four women experienced violent behavior from partner or relative, study finds
Palestinian-Israeli filmmaker's tragedy about honor killings wins top prizes at Monte-Carlo
Israeli woman strangled to death by ex-husband in Ashdod
The ex-husband called police to confess and turn himself in, according to reports. A suspect was arrested shortly after.
This week in Jerusalem: More coronavirus damage
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
Johnny Depp: Amber Heard roundhouse punched me
Asked to describe the violence, Depp said Heard would "strike out."
Michal Sela Forum: Saving lives, preventing domestic violence with tech
"I’ve received hundreds of messages from women telling me that we’ve saved their lives."
Anti-domestic violence play canceled for 'violating' Islamic tradition
Jatt Mayor Khaled Jarrah argued that the show essentially calls for a rebellion against the traditional family roles and violates Islamic law.
Attempted murderer of Shira Isakov sentenced to 23 years in prison
Aviad Moshe was sentenced to 23 years in prison and to pay a compensation fee of NIS 258,000 for the attempted murder of former partner and abuse of their child.
New York City police officer shot and killed
Two officers were shot while responding to a report of domestic violence. One remains in critical condition.
Femicide cases down during 2021, matricide cases rise in disturbing upwards trend
Of the 16 femicide cases reported in Israel in 2021, six were perpetrated by the women’s partners and four by their sons.
Eliran Malul receives life sentence for murder of Michal Sela
During the hearing for Malul's sentencing, he publicly apologized to Sela's parents.
Palestinian tried to drown his wife days before trying to stab soldiers
A Palestinian had tried to drown his wife and poured acid on her face just days before attempting a stabbing attack against police.
