Juveniles

News and updates about Juveniles

Sharp rise in criminal cases among minors

Knesset Research and Information Center reports a rise in juvenile criminal cases in 2024/25, with over 6,800 criminal cases opened against minors in the past year.

Judge compared illegal residents to Jews in the Holocaust

A Juvenile Court judge sparked controversy after comparing underage illegal residents of Israel to Jews in the Holocaust, during a hearing in which he decided not to convict them or impose a sentence.

14-year-old indicted for espionage

Prosecutor's Office files indictment against 14-year-old boy who filmed sensitive sites, carried out security-related tasks on behalf of Iranian agent.

Coalition MKs fight for underage rights

Justice and Social Affairs Ministers support bill which would add more parental supervision in juvenile crime cases.

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