Human trafficking in israel

WATCH: Israel Police arrest seven individuals on suspicion of running human trafficking ring

According to Israel Police, the suspects lured the women in with false promises of office jobs and provided them housing before forcing them to provide sexual services.

JUNE 9, 2026|ByGOLDIE KATZ, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Illustrative image of human trafficking.

Couple arrested for human trafficking after keeping foreign worker under 'slavery conditions'

The affair had been under investigation since December 2025, when police received a report from the foreign worker who claimed he had been employed by the couple for four years.

MAY 6, 2026|ByTZVI JASPER

State attorney rejects request by Israeli NGOs to take steps against OnlyFans

According to N12, the request detailed similar cases from around the world, where indictments were filed against the platform following suspicions of sexual abuse and exploitation of women.

APRIL 27, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

A prostitute in Israel waiting for a client.

Israeli lawmakers push to ban brothels as anti-prostitution efforts expand

The Knesset moved to prohibit brothel operations nationwide, with officials stressing that prostitution will not disappear without coordinated action and local enforcement.

DECEMBER 28, 2025|ByJOANIE MARGULIES

Human trafficking gangs transport women to Israel via Jordan border for prostitution, abuse

The women are promised luxury Tel Aviv apartments and high wages, but arrive to a very different situation.

JULY 30, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

THE JORDAN River Crossing or Sheikh Hussein Bridge is one of three international crossings between Jordan and Israel. October 7 and the fall of Syria led to an inevitable conclusion: The Jordan River may not be a defensible border for Israel, states the writer.

Letters to the Editor, June 21, 2023: Fulminating hatred

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

JUNE 21, 2023ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR

US: Israel is failing to meet basic standards to eradicate human trafficking

Israel used to be in the highest standard in regard to human trafficking but was downgraded one level in 2021.

JUNE 19, 2023ByARIEL SHEINBERG

Women with price tags on their hands are displayed in the window of a store called Woman To Go in a shopping mall in Tel Aviv to raise awareness about and protest against the trafficking of women.

Modern slavery in Israel: The women victims of human trafficking

The US State Department TIP report states that Israel does not meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so

APRIL 8, 2023BySHANNA FULD

Knesset passes law to combat human trafficking

The Justice Ministry's plan will give the Israeli government the tools to combat human trafficking, the ministry said.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Minister of Justice Gideon Saar speaks at a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on March 6, 2022.

US State Department: Israel inefficient in combating human trafficking

The State Department recommended that Israel create more protected investigation procedures that will prevent reoccurring trauma to victims.

JULY 3, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Activists take part in a 'Walk for Freedom' to protest against human trafficking in Berlin, Germany, October 20, 2018

Sex trafficking refugees given one year until possible deportation

Interior Minister Arye Deri granted the 27 Ethiopian victims of a sex trafficking ring a one-year working permit.

FEBRUARY 1, 2021ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI

Seedy Tel Aviv strip club to be new center for female empowerment

Formerly home to the Coliseum, the urban landmark at the end of Ben-Gurion Boulevard has lately been associated with The Pussycat Club - a seedy strip joint.

OCTOBER 24, 2019ByEYTAN HALON