Sexual assault

Majority of women abducted in Syria sectarian violence remain missing, report finds

In 2025, the Syrian Feminist Lobby documented 82 abduction cases across the Syrian coast, western Hama countryside, and Homs. Some 10% were girls, while 90% were women aged 15 to 40.

A syrian refugee takes part in a demonstration in Athens calling for women rights on March 8, 2017.
Guy Gilboa-Dalal speaks to First Lady Michal Herzog on his experiences with sexual assault during Hamas captivity, June 18, 2026.

'I have a mission': Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual violence he experienced in Hamas captivity

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Israeli woman sues New Jersey rabbi for sexual assault, defamation

Prof. Menachem Elkalay (C), accused of committing a series of serious sexual offenses during medical treatments he allegedly provided as a gynecologist, arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court, June 16, 2026.

Former Sheba Medical Center gynecologist convicted of multiple offenses of rape by fraud


Suspect arrested after photographing influencer naked in changing room also accused of rape

The additional allegation followed a complaint filed by another woman after the suspect's photograph was published by police.

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

National Insurance to adopt new protections, accommodations for sexual assault survivors

If the person asks for a female doctor to be part of the panel, NII will try to grant the request, depending on whether a female doctor is available in the relevant medical field and location.

 The program is part of a national effort to alleviate the Israeli doctor shortage. (Illustrative).

UN's blacklist of Israeli entities is part of 'reckless game' erasing moral distinction - editorial

In placing Israeli institutions alongside Hamas, the UN has practically collapsed the distinction between isolated criminal allegations and systematic sexual violence deployed as a weapon of war.

The United Nations (UN) logo is seen at the headquarters in New York City, September 09, 2025.

Petah Tikva man accused of raping 5-year-old daughter repeatedly, sending recordings on Telegram

The defendant allegedly committed the sexual offenses in the family home and in his daughter's bedroom, among other locations, and recorded his acts on his phone.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll investigated by DOJ over perjury in sexual abuse, defamation cases

The probe is focused on whether Carroll committed perjury in testimony tied to two civil lawsuits that she won against Trump - one tied to her allegations that he sexually abused her in New York.

Writer E. Jean Carroll leaves the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, where former US President Donald Trump is asking a federal appeals court to overturn a $5 million jury verdict finding him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming her, who accused Trump of raping her nearly three decades ago.

Kiryat Ono gymnastics coach arrested on suspicion of years-long sexual crimes against minor

Police opened an investigation three days earlier after receiving a complaint concerning suspected sexual offenses committed against the young trainee.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Over 2,400 sexual assault complaints filed in IDF in 2025, military reports

Data revealed that more than 700 complaints filed ended in nothing more than a disciplinary hearing, while 42 indictments were filed against offenders, and 21 others faced disciplinary trials.

An Israeli female soldier is seen in an army deployment area near Israel-Gaza border.

Musician Yuval Vilner named as suspect in alleged rape of Shaylee Atary, Naama Shahar

In March, the court had temporarily barred publication of his name, holding off on disclosure due to claims that publication could trigger a suicidal act. 

Israeli singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener, who recently revealed she was raped several years ago, protests alongside supporters outside a court hearing of her alleged rapist in Tel Aviv, January 21, 2026.

Beersheba man gets five years for sexual offenses against minors, threatening girls on WhatsApp

Tzur admitted to joining various WhatsApp groups, some of which included minors, located girls’ phone numbers through the groups,, and contacted them through WhatsApp messages.

WhatsApp users.

'Qatari Octopus': Israel files criminal complaint over ICC corruption

Shurat HaDin accuses Doha of bribing ICC prosecutor Karim Khan and using private intelligence operatives to target his alleged sexual assault victim, calling for an urgent international investigation

ICC CHIEF Prosecutor Karim Khan in The Hague.