Sexual Assault

'We must recognize when sexual assault is racially motivated'

MK Julia Melinovsky congratulates Defense Ministry on recognizing racially motivated sexual assault as acts of terror.

Sexual assault of Jewish woman recognized as terror attack

Student sexually assaulted by Arab youths finally recognized as terror victim.

Police mislead Knesset on Arab 'sexual terror'

A police rep. told the Knesset that 'sexual terror' by Arabs against Jewish women is seeing a downward trend. Data indicates otherwise.

MK Slomiansky expected to suspend himself over allegations

The rabbinical panel formed to investigate allegations of sexual harassment called on the MK to "take responsibility."

Arab cab driver indicted for sexually assaulting Jewish girl

Police say taxi driver from eastern Jerusalem admitted to sexually assaulting 13-year old girl repeatedly, including on eve of Yom Kippur.

Jerusalem rabbi suspected of raping high school student

Jerusalem rabbi remanded in custody on suspicion of having sexually assualted student when she was 14 years old. He denies the charges.

Sexual predator lured haredi child outside of synagogue

21-year old Beit Shemesh man indicted after allegedly performing series of indecent acts on a 13-year old boy in Jerusalem.

MK Mualem: I cannot act based on rumors

Chairperson of the Jewish Home Knesset faction says she cannot act against MK accused of sexual assault based solely on rumors.

Jewish Home MK denies allegations of sexual assault

Naftali Bennett spoke with MK accused of assaulting women, who denies allegations. Bennett called on victims to turn to authorities.

'Time to confront Arab sexual terrorism against Jewish girls'

Yisrael Beytenu MK demands committee confront issue of 'sexual terrorism' against Jewish women - even if Arab committee chair objects.

Caught in the act: Arab nabbed sexually assaulting school girl

Police capture Arab sexually assaulting religious Jewish girl in northern Jerusalem neighborhood.

Arab indicted for raping maternity ward patients

Man from Anata east of Jerusalem posed as a doctor, sexually assaulted multiple victims in Jerusalem hospital's maternity ward.

'He hunts for girls, abusing them on buses'

Teenage girl's Facebook post tips off police to serial molester targeting underage Israeli girls for sexual assault.

Haaretz writer quits following sexual assault accusation

Ari Shavit announces resignation after American Jewish journalist claims he groped her during interview.

Suspicion: Arab posed as cop to sexually assault tourists

Arab resident of Old City allegedly pulled over female tourist while posing as officer, then sexually assaulted her.

300 Orthodox rabbis urge reporting of child sex abuse

Letter acknowledges shortcomings in dealing with sex abuse in the past, calls for greater efforts to punish offenders.

6-year old girl sexually assaulted by house cleaner in Jerusalem

Foreign worker hired to clean house suspected of performing 'indecent acts' on 6-year old girl while her mother slept.

German cover-ups of refugee gang rapes cause stir

Leaked documents reveal New Year's Eve assaults far worse than initially reported; activist admits concealing she was raped by refugees.

Suspect arrested for sexually assaulting minors on buses

Police arrest haredi man in his 30s on suspicion of repeatedly molesting young boys on bus from Beit-Shemesh to Jerusalem.

Officials visit haredi sexual assault victims center

Members of Knesset committee visit victims' center in Beit Shemesh amid efforts to improve treatment of sexual assault in haredi community

Key witness against fugitive rabbi reveals 'private Holocaust'

Witness against Rabbi Berland reveals the night he tried to sneak a glimpse of the rabbi studying - and caught a sight that shook his faith.

South Africa: No extradition for fugitive rabbi – yet

Rabbi Berland wanted in Israel for sexual assault appears in Joburg Court in Johannesburg.

Fugitive rabbi finally nabbed in South Africa

Rabbi Eliezer Berland, wanted in Israel for sexual assault, arrested in South Africa where he has been hiding.

Netanyahu's new PR man denies sexual assault accusations

Woman accuses David Keyes, who was appointed spokesperson for the Prime Minister only a couple weeks ago, of assault.

Assault victims meet First Lady; but is there a hidden agenda?

Victims of sexual assault who went public with their cases met Nehama Rivlin. Arutz Sheva dares to ask troubling questions.

Germany says 'rape-fugees' will remain at large

Police chief in Cologne, where majority of New Year's sexual assaults were committed by Muslim migrants, says most won't be caught.

German Imam blames Cologne rape victims; 'they wore perfume'

Imam of Salafist Cologne mosque said victims of New Year’s attacks were to blame because they dressed 'inappropriately' and wore perfume.

Canadian gov't insists its Syrian refugees won't rape

Immigration Minister says mass sexual assaults in Germany and Europe won't happen in Canada because of 'careful selection.'

Interior Min's wife: I won't shut up even if I go to jail

Judy Nir-Mozes angrily dashes off series of tweets in response to renewed allegations of sexual assault against husband, Silvan Shalom.

MK Magal resigns from the Knesset

After third woman comes forward to accuse Jewish Home MK of kissing her against her will, he resigns.

Charges Filed Against Haredi Rabbi for Sexual Assault

Rabbi Shimon Amar of Ofakim named as rabbi arrested two weeks ago for molesting girls who came to him for guidance.

Precedent: Sexual Assault Recognized as Terrorism

Defense Ministry decides to grant assistance to a woman who was attacked by 4 Arabs when she was 14.

Haredi Rabbi Accused of Sexual Assault

Unnamed rabbi from Ofakim will be brought for a remand hearing in Beersheva on Thursday.

Sexual Abuse Rabbi from Tzfat Indicted

State prosecutor submits indictment against Sheinberg for rape, sodomy, and sexual assault.

Victim Pens Open Letter to Rabbi Accused of Sexual Abuse

Complainant in sexual assault case against well-known northern Rabbi throws his threats back at him in letter sent to Arutz Sheva.

Egypt: Police Accused of Sexual Assault on 'Massive Scale'

Sexual assault being used to 'eliminate public protest,' NGO claims.

Self-Defense? Controversy Over Man Who Killed Alleged Rapist

Dozens gathered to support 25 year-old who killed alleged rapist in Netanya in 2010, saying it was 'self-defense.'

Runaway Rabbi Eliezer Berland Awaiting Extradition Decision

Rabbi Berland arrested and released in Amsterdam, pending extradition for sex crimes allegations, but vows not to return to Israel.

Sexual Harassment Video Sparks Controversy in Cairo

Viral video shows woman fleeing from baying mob at Cairo University, as law school dean implies victim partially to blame.

Women's Rights Advance in Morocco

MPs in Morocco vote to ban antiquated loophole allowing men guilty of sexual assault to evade jail time if they marry their victims.

Suspect Revealed as Former Barnoar Director

Police believe youth club director’s assault on young visitor sparked a 2009 shooting that killed two.

Woman, 54, Escapes Apparent Arab 'Rape Ambush'

Channel 2: Arab man tried to rape the woman as five others looked on. Suspects apprehended.

Arab Harassment of Women at Hebrew U. Campus Continues

"This is an unsafe place," says female student at Har Hatzofim campus. Arabs harass, abuse and even rape, yet police are unhelpful.

Egyptian Revolution Changes Nothing for Women

The Egyptian Revolution appears to have done nothing for women who attempt to support “change” in Tahrir Square.

Cairo: Journalist Alleges Brutalization by Police

Award winning Egyptian-American journalist Mona Eltahawy says police assaulted her brutally while she was detained.