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Shocking Testimony Reveals Widespread Child Marriage and Abuse in Yavniel
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By מיכל פעילן, דביר ג'ברה, מיכל פעילן, דביר ג'ברה
First reported by i24NEWS · 4 hours ago
What happened
An Israeli Knesset committee heard shocking testimony about widespread child marriage and abuse in Yavniel, with allegations of organized human trafficking for forced marriage. Authorities are investigating, and calls have been made to halt funding to associated religious organizations and improve oversight.
- 0180% of female students in Yavniel marry by ninth grade, committee chairwoman revealed.
- 02Testimony described children being "beaten and raped there day after day for 40 years."
- 03Police and prosecutors are investigating the widespread child marriage and abuse.
- 04Ministry of Education provided significant funding to a local religious association.
- 05Calls made to halt funding to sect-affiliated organizations and increase oversight.
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