Violence against women
Bloodied suspect carrying samurai sword charged with brutal beating of woman, killing her dog
He claimed God came to him, ordering him to kill his friend. He later claimed God instructed him not to kill her, but to offer a sacrifice like the binding of Isaac, which led him to stab his dog.
Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations
Israeli women demand more than election promises as parties face pressure over equality
'Women, Life, Freedom' Iran uprising survivors honor Mahsa Amini on anniversary of her death
Released Gaza hostage breaks silence on Hamas sexual violence in Sheryl Sandberg doc
"People denied and refused to admit that such acts were indeed committed by Hamas, and therefore the film will give them an opportunity to see with their own eyes," Sandberg said.
Justice must be served for perpetrators of sexual violence - editorial
But the day will come, after all this ends, when we will take Hamas to court for their crimes.
Under the shadow of war: Women's rights in Israel sacrificed for political benefit
Gender inequality in Israel has deepened as a result of an increase in violence in 2023, the current war, and also the removal of women from decision-making positions in the government and the army.
Violence in Israel's Arab sector rises sharply in 2023 - report
Reasons for the rise in violence are government failures, poverty, lack of jobs, and traditions of 'family honor.'
Gaza hostage: 'Hamas terrorist touched, tortured female soldier beside me'
Last week, the investigation of Unit 105 regarding the acts of rape, abuse, and sexual crimes committed by Hamas on October 7th was opened.
IOF releases report on violence against Israeli women in 2023
A third of all femicide cases in Israel in 2023 occurred after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
Full extent of Hamas's sex crimes on October 7 may never be known - Telegraph probe
Failure of collection of evidence, and stigma are some of the reasons the violence may never fully be known.
Feminist scholars blast ‘abandonment’ of Israeli women by major organizations
The National Women Studies Association has done little to condemn Hamas or assist the victims of the worst attack against women in recent memory, says the AEN.
UN Women’s late statement on sexual violence by Hamas - not enough
Evidence of Hamas’ sexual violence on October 7 was available all along. Women activists hope that its presentation at the UN headquarters will lead more people to recognize what happened.
Netanyahu on Oct. 7 rapes: Was world silent because victims were Jews?
“I expect all civilized leaders, governments, nations to speak up against this atrocity,” Netanyahu said.
