Pedophilia

Beit Shemesh man accused of sexually abusing four minors at synagogues, mikveh, supermarket

The boy tried to move Brand’s hand away and prevent further contact, but Brand continued touching him for several minutes, according to the prosecution.

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.
The offices of Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department (PID) are seen in Jerusalem, November 30, 2025

Former Border Police officer indicted over alleged sexual harassment of a minor on Instagram

Electronic devices seized by police during an investigation into a man suspected of being in possession of child sexual abuse material.

Kiryat Yearim man arrested on suspicion of possessing pedophilic content

[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli elemantary school children prepare to go back to school, in moshav Yashresh, as schools and kindergardens re-open following a ceasefire agreement. April 9, 2026.

Tel Aviv teacher to be indicted, suspected of raping 12-year-old student


Leading rabbinic judges urge against reading Chaim Walder's books

According to the rabbis, reading the books of Walder, a popular Israeli ultra-Orthodox author and therapist accused of raping young girls, is like supporting his actions.

 Chaim Walder in his office with a copy of his bestselling book Kids Speak

Ghislaine Maxwell trial: What are the charges and case details?

Who is Ghislaine Maxwell and how was she allegedly involved in sex trafficking with Jeffery Epstein? All the case details you need to know before the trial begins.

 Defense lawyer Bobbi Sternheim points toward Ghislaine Maxwell during a pre-trial hearing on charges of sex trafficking, in a courtroom sketch in New York City, U.S., November 23, 2021

Chaim Walder's books removed from Osher Ad, Eichler's over rape allegations

The popular author's weekly column in Yated Ne'eman has been suspended, and his talk show on Kol Chai radio has been taken off the air.

 Chaim Walder in his office with a copy of his bestselling book Kids Speak

Author of ultra-Orthodox 'Kids Speak' series accused of raping minors

Two women have come forward to testify against ultra-Orthodox author Chaim Walder, alleging that he would engage in sex with them regularly when they were age 12 and 15.

 Chaim Walder in his office with a copy of his bestselling book Kids Speak

Malka Leifer case: Dozens more charges approved by Sa'ar

Australian legal officials sought the minister’s approval to add another 20 counts of sexual abuse to Leifer’s indictment after the additional incidents came to light.

Malka Leifer

Math teacher in Rehovot convicted of sexually harassing student

Elad Melamed of Rehovot took advantage of his role as a teacher to sexually harass his 14-year-old student.

A gavel in a court of law

Israel Police: Undercover pedophilia operation results in 8 indictments

Some 8 men were caught allegedly attempting to sexually harass a 13-year-old girl who was in fact an undercover Israel Police officer.

Police cyber crime unit

Third sexual assault complaint filed against Tel Aviv school teacher

This comes only 2 days after the second complaint was filed against Okon by the mother of a 13-year-old student, after the daughter shared details of the behavior allegedly committed against her.

STUDENTS in school.

Kariv: Litzman is 'defender' of pedophile Malka Leifer

Labor MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv attacked Litzman over his pending indictments for allegedly assisting alleged pedophile Malka Leifer.

UTJ MK Ya'acov Litzman seen in the Israeli parliament on the day of the presidential elections, in Jerusalem, June 2, 2021.

Additional complaint filed against teacher Yotam Okon for sexual offenses

The latest complaint against the 37-year-old science teacher was filed by the mother of a 13-year-old student after the daughter shared details of the behavior allegedly committed against her.

Israelis return to school amid coronavirus concerns, September 1, 2020