Israeli Supreme Court Allows Singer Moshiko Mor To Resume Private Performances Amid Rape Charges

Moshiko Mor, an Israeli singer facing charges of rape and sodomy, has received a significant legal development. On Sunday, the Supreme Court approved his request to return to performing at private events. Previously, Mor had been under house arrest and electronic monitoring, which was lifted by the district court, but that court had denied his request to resume his singing career.

Mor's lawyers, Romach Shavit and Shosh Hayun, appealed to the Supreme Court after the district court allowed him to work full-time but barred him from performing. They argued that since his arrest in January 2025, Mor's financial situation deteriorated drastically, with debts exceeding one million shekels, repossession and sale of his vehicles, and inability to afford private treatments. They emphasized that singing is his sole source of income, and the approved work would only yield about 6,000 shekels monthly, while a single private performance could earn him around 20,000 shekels.

The lawyers clarified that Mor did not seek expanded freedom but requested to convert his permitted weekly outings into one supervised private performance lasting about an hour. Mor committed to going directly to and from the event without lingering. They noted he complied with all conditions during his house arrest.

Despite this ruling, the criminal case against Mor remains unresolved. He denies all allegations, which center on a single complainant. The trial is scheduled for oral closing arguments in the Central Lod District Court in November, after which a verdict will be delivered.