Israeli Police Report 44% Drop in Women Murdered This Year

Police data released Tuesday indicates a significant 44% decrease in the number of women murdered in Israel in 2026 compared to the same period last year. So far this year, 19 women have been killed, a sharp decline from the 34 recorded in the equivalent period of 2025. The data, presented as part of an initiative ordered by Police Commissioner Danny Levi to combat violence against women, also shows figures for previous years: 23 women were murdered in 2024, 22 in 2023, and 17 in 2022.

The police statistics break down the victims by sector and by the relationship between the victim and the suspect. While the overall trend shows a decrease, the article also references separate incidents of violence, including the stabbing of a mother and daughter in Ramla, a murder in East Jerusalem, and an attempted murder of a wife in Jerusalem, highlighting ongoing challenges.

This reporting comes alongside information about technological efforts by the Israel Prison Service to prevent violence against women, specifically targeting violent men. The article does not provide further details on the specific measures being taken by the Prison Service.