Victim of Senior Gynecologist Speaks Out After Conviction

A victim of senior gynecologist Menachem Alkalai has revealed her identity and spoken out following his conviction, stating, "I am not ashamed, we must demand justice." Lior Larar-Libovitch, one of the women harmed by Alkalai, described the past five years as the longest of her life. She emphasized the need for change in how gynecological examinations are conducted, citing the judges' ruling that the Ministry of Health must review protocols and revise policies regarding the mandatory presence of a chaperone during such sensitive medical procedures. Larar-Libovitch expressed that women deserve to feel safe when seeking medical care and that fear should not prevent them from receiving necessary treatment. She called for regulatory changes by 2026 to ensure patient safety is integral to healthcare. The victim highlighted the power of women's voices and truth, even in the face of harm, and how her struggle revealed her inner strength. She aims to raise her daughters with the belief that their voices and truths matter and that they possess immense power. Despite the personal toll and potential further exposure, she chose to come forward, asserting that the shame belongs to the perpetrator, not the victim. She expressed satisfaction in seeing Alkalai receive his due punishment and vowed to do everything in her power to prevent him from practicing medicine again and harming other women. Larar-Libovitch extended her gratitude to the State Attorney's Office, attorneys Meital Mor and Tami Klangberg, and the Legal Aid system for their unwavering support throughout her long legal battle. Three of the women who were victims of Menachem Alkalai were represented by attorneys from the Ministry of Justice's Legal Aid for Victims of Sexual Offenses, a service provided free of charge from the start of police investigations.