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Justice System Fails Survivors: 5,000 Cases, 670 Indictments

2/25/2026

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At a Knesset Committee meeting on February 24, 2026, sexual assault survivors testified about failures in the Israeli justice system.
Survivor "S" described a 13-year abuse ordeal and the case's dismissal for insufficient evidence.
Survivor "A" recounted abuse by her husband and lack of authorities' support.
Deputy State Attorney Efrat Greenbaum reported that about 5,000 sex crime cases reach courts annually, with only 620 to 670 indictments.

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Story summary

At a Knesset Committee meeting on February 24, 2026, sexual assault survivors testified about failures in the Israeli justice system.
Survivor "S" described a 13-year abuse ordeal and the case's dismissal for insufficient evidence.
Survivor "A" recounted abuse by her husband and lack of authorities' support.
Deputy State Attorney Efrat Greenbaum reported that about 5,000 sex crime cases reach courts annually, with only 620 to 670 indictments.