Sexual assault

State seeks over NIS 1m. from former IDF commander convicted of sexual offenses

Prosecutors say an IDF officer exploited his authority over female soldiers. Now, in an unprecedented lawsuit, Israel is seeking to recover more than NIS 1 million in benefits linked to his offenses.

An Israeli female soldier is seen in an army deployment area near Israel-Gaza border.
A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Israel stands strong three years on: National pain, trauma and resilience after Oct. 7 - opinion

Menahem Alkalai, a gynecologist convicted of raping nine women.

Urogynecologist convicted of raping nine women sentenced to 14 years imprisonment

A demonstrator holds a placard as the McGraw Tower stands in the background during a Justice for Survivors rally at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 5, 2026.

Cornell students rally in anti-rape protest, demand stronger action against sexual violence


Cornell University's response to student rape allegations to be reviewed by New York A-G - report

The report followed a CBS News release of message screenshots between a former Cornell student and one of the defendants, allegedly from two days following the assault.

New York Attorney-General Letitia James stands with New York Governor Kathy Hochul at a news conference in Manhattan, where the governor announced a review of Cornell University’s initial response to allegations from a former student about being raped at a campus fraternity in 2024, October 2, 2026.

CBS obtains messages sent between victim, defendant as alleged 2024 Cornell gang rape case reopens

"Not one of these guys was arrested. Not one. That I can tell you for a fact," Jane Doe's attorney, Thomas Giuffra, told CBS News New York last week. 

Seven Cornell University fraternity members accused of raping a 20-year-old student in 2024.

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for New York sexual assault

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted at a retrial of sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley in 2006.

 Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court for the retrial of his rape case on May 13, 2026, in New York City.

Why Israel’s hasbara cannot manufacture the authenticity it needs - opinion

For the past three years, the hasbara space has become a profession built on monetized integrity.

Clavicular is seen outside 424 during Day One of Paris Fashion Week - Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France; illustrative

'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts amid legal troubles

Clavicular faces charges of rape, drugging a person for sex, and providing alcohol to a minor over an alleged May 23, 2025 incident at his family's Cape Cod home.

Clavicular is seen outside 424 during Day One of Paris Fashion Week - Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France; illustrative

Former Wolfson doctor sentenced to six years for rape, sexual assaults

Former Wolfson doctor Aryeh Levin received six years in prison for rape and sexual offenses, despite prosecutors seeking a sentence of at least 13 years.

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

Court extends detention of soldier suspected of committing sexual offenses against minors

The soldier allegedly posed online as a 16-year-old boy to contact girls aged 14 and 15 and persuade them to send him revealing photographs. He allegedly later began extorting and threatening them.

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

Netanya man indicted for alleged series of indecent acts against at least 10 women in one day

According to the indictment, Ganah was questioned, released to house arrest, and then, within a single day, allegedly committed a further series of acts against at least 10 different women.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

Modi’in Illit man indicted over alleged sexual offense against 12-year-old girl

The 33-year-old allegedly drove to a nearby forest with the girl in the car, where he stopped the vehicle in daylight, exposed himself, and demanded that the girl perform a sexual act.

Illustrative: Firemen and police officers at the scene where a car exploded on Peretz Street in Rishon Lezion on July 03, 2022.

British activist remains in Israeli custody over suspected minor assault during West Bank clash

Finn Joughin was detained Saturday after an encounter involving a child in Umm al-Kheir. Police said late Saturday that he was being held “on suspicion of performing an indecent act against a minor.”

Israeli leftist activists gather as Palestinian residents and solidarity volunteers stand on the roof of a house besieged by Israeli settlers in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, West Bank, August 14, 2026