Youth Counselor in Israeli Kibbutz Charged with Sexual Offenses Against Six Minors
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By הודיה רן
First reported by Ynet · Aug 16, 2026
What happened
Eitan Haim Ben Dror Shahar, a youth counselor in an Israeli kibbutz, is charged with sexually abusing six boys under his care from 2024 to mid-2025. The indictment details multiple incidents of exposure and inappropriate touching during kibbutz activities. The victims feared reporting him due to their affection for him, while Shahar denies the allegations. He remains in custody pending trial.
- 01Eitan Shahar, a kibbutz youth counselor, is charged with sexual offenses against six boys aged 12-14.
- 02The offenses occurred from 2024 to June 2025 during kibbutz activities and trips.
- 03Shahar allegedly exposed himself and forced boys to touch him multiple times.
- 04Victims feared reporting him to avoid ruining his life, despite the abuse.
- 05The prosecution has testimonies from victims, parents, and friends supporting the charges.
- 06Shahar denies all allegations and claims the accusations are fabricated.
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