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Former Teacher Gets 7½ Years, Pays NIS 290k to Victims

4/23/2026

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The Central District Court in Lod sentenced former teacher Roi Shaar to seven-and-a-half years in prison.
The court ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 to the eight victims.
Senior Judge Michal Brant described the abuse as a serial pattern that lasted about six years.
Prosecutor Shira Harlap said the case shows how sexual abuse can remain unreported for years, especially in religious communities where the topic is taboo.

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Story summary

The Central District Court in Lod sentenced former teacher Roi Shaar to seven-and-a-half years in prison.
The court ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 to the eight victims.
Senior Judge Michal Brant described the abuse as a serial pattern that lasted about six years.
Prosecutor Shira Harlap said the case shows how sexual abuse can remain unreported for years, especially in religious communities where the topic is taboo.