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Alarming Rise in Sexual Violence and Substance Abuse Among Israeli Youth, Report Shows

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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

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Elem's annual report reveals that half of Israeli youth have faced sexual violence, with significant increases in substance abuse and self-harm linked to the ongoing security crisis since October 2023.

01About 50% of Israeli youth experienced violence or sexual violence in the past year.
02Alcohol use among youth rose 21% to 66%, with 45% reporting drug use.
03Self-harm reports increased by 70% and anger by 73% since early 2026.
04The security crisis since October 7 intensified youth distress and blurred lines between normative and at-risk youth.
05President Herzog called the findings a societal test, urging action against youth despair.
06Elem chairman Rabbi Shai Piron called for broad systemic solutions beyond isolated interventions.

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