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Alarming Rise in Sexual Violence and Substance Abuse Among Israeli Youth, Report Shows
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.
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What happened
- 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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