Gynecologist Sentenced to 14 Years for Raping Nine Patients
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Gynecologist Professor Menachem Elkalai was sentenced to 14 years in prison and ordered to pay 920,000 shekels in compensation to nine patients he was convicted of raping. The Tel Aviv court ruled that Elkalai exploited the trust of his patients, presenting sexual acts as medical procedures. The sentencing follows his conviction in June on ten counts of fraud-related rape. The case has prompted recommendations for policy changes regarding chaperones during gynecological exams.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Gynecologist Menachem Elkalai received a 14-year prison sentence for raping nine patients.
- He was also ordered to pay 920,000 shekels in compensation to the victims.
- The court found Elkalai committed fraud-related rape, presenting sexual acts as medical procedures.
- The judges cited the highest severity in his violation of patient trust.
- The case has led to recommendations for chaperones during gynecological exams.
- Elkalai was convicted in June on ten counts of rape.
A Tel Aviv district court has sentenced gynecologist Professor Menachem Elkalai to 14 years in prison for committing ten counts of fraud-related rape against nine patients. In addition to the prison sentence, Elkalai received a suspended sentence and was ordered to pay a total of 920,000 shekels in compensation to the victims. The court found that Elkalai presented the sexual acts he performed as part of medical examinations or treatments, rejecting his claim that the patients misinterpreted legitimate medical procedures. The judges determined that his actions knowingly deviated from medical protocols, stating that his violation of the trust placed in him by each of his patients was of the highest severity.
The court noted the ongoing trauma experienced by the victims, some of whom avoided gynecological check-ups for years and suffered medical damage requiring surgery. The judges expressed hope that the compensation would aid their rehabilitation and highlighted the damage to trust in the medical system, which could deter other women from seeking necessary examinations. The case may also influence how examinations are conducted in Israel. In June, the judges recommended that the Ministry of Health examine policies regarding the presence of a chaperone during gynecological exams, suggesting it could protect both patients and doctors from false accusations, though this remains a recommendation for review, not a new regulation.
The case came to light in 2021 when additional women came forward to the police alleging they were victims of Elkalai. One victim had filed a complaint in May 2020 and also reported the matter to the Ministry of Health. The indictment was filed in August 2024, and Elkalai was convicted unanimously in June.
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