Sexual Crimes in Israel: Children Victimized in Talmudic and Military Contexts
The English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency, reports that Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed published an article stating that allegations of child rape and sexual assault within Israeli society are not new. Although recent coverage of Israel’s war has overshadowed these reports, admissions from prominent members of the Israeli Knesset have exposed new dimensions to these atrocities.
Recent details have emerged regarding sexual crimes in Israel, including the abuse of children during Talmudic ceremonies. Some incidents reportedly involve members of the Israeli military and elements within the far-right Haredi community.
The Israeli judicial system is currently investigating two major cases of moral corruption. However, developments in the Gaza conflict and its media dominance over israeli outlets have largely eclipsed attention to these cases.
Last Tuesday, Israel’s military police arrested seven active soldiers from the Hetz radar unit for involvement in sexual and psychological assaults against their own colleagues.
The Hebrew daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported on its website that these acts occurred as part of routine conduct by senior soldiers toward newcomers involving insults as well as sexual and psychological violations.
The report adds that dozens of soldiers have fallen victim to such abuses, with investigations into further sexual assaults ongoing. sources suggest some abuses may have taken place during Israel’s operation against Iran and retaliatory actions named Operation Promise Keeper 3 – periods when air defense personnel were presumably highly engaged on missions.
Children Victimized at Talmudic Ceremonies
The second case involves multiple complaints against extremist Talmudic figures in Bnei Brak – a city central to the Haredi population – exposing widespread child sexual abuse over two decades. Numerous victims reportedly exist but face threats not to file complaints against perpetrators.
Yedioth Ahronoth further indicates that Chaim Rotter, head of the Zionist organization “Hashomrim” and a leading figure in Bnei Brak, allegedly played a important role in sexually abusing teenage boys over many years through force and violence.
Rotter was detained last week at Ben Gurion Airport for interrogation. Another Haredi religious figure accused in this case is believed to have abused children and teenagers for 25 years.
Victims aged 12 or older testified during court proceedings that they had suffered rape, sexual assault, and misuse of power by these defendants.
Yoel Yosef, an associate close to Rotter who was recently arrested as well, is believed to have helped silence victims over many years. More than ten victims so far officially filed complaints demanding accountability while urging others affected not to remain silent but come forward with their testimonies.
Harsh and Painful Confessions
Yael Ariel-a woman who participated in group Talmudic ceremonies where children were systematically abused-spoke openly during a Knesset session about alarming patterns of dangerous child rape occurring among Haredim at such events.
in an interview with Channel 13 TV israel, she revealed entering this circle during childhood where she was forced into acts of violence until age twenty. She claimed knowledge that senior Israeli officials-including current and former Knesset members-were involved in these abuses.”
Ariel also disclosed pressure attempts aimed at silencing her testimony but vowed responsibility today lies with speaking out about these violations despite past coercion compelling her participation without free will.”
The investigative report by Yedioth Ahronoth included interviews with other women admitting collective Talmudic ceremonies are used as pretexts for systematic rapes targeting teenage girls and boys-often perpetrated by influential figures posing as rabbis or legitimate ceremony leaders. Victims identified doctors , teachers , police officers , current or former Knesset representatives among assailants .
Tas Meir recounted attending such ceremonies from age six witnessing multiple brutal assaults-including one incident so severe it endangered her life causing loss of breath temporarily .
An additional victim disclosed efforts made officially trying shut down legal cases; though ,after filing appeals ,she revived prosecutions-even testifying pregnant before courts.
Yael Shatrit described being subjected continuously as age three highlighting how young children frequently enough lack understanding around what constitutes abuse suffered.”,”
Nameh Goldberg , director general for Women’s Support Association Against Sexual Assaults explained this evidence relays no novelty despite longstanding knowledge; however unresponsive policing has hindered effective handling throughout years hearing recurrent accounts describing sadistic attacks inflicted upon minors .”
