Sexual Offenses

A suspect accused of severe sexual offenses against minors under the guise of massage treatments was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport after years abroad.

The Jerusalem District Court dismissed the appeal against the decision to suspend Dr. Benny Schechter's license for only seven years, ruling that the organizations had no standing to appeal. Women's organizations announced they will petition the High Court of Justice.

Haim Rotter, former chairman of the "HaShomrim" organization in Bnei Brak, has been released from custody to house arrest in Jerusalem after a lengthy detention. The release follows compliance with strict conditions set by the Supreme Court, including the establishment of a formal supervision array.

The Tel Aviv District Court is considering the release of Haim Rotter, accused of serious sexual offenses, to house arrest in Jerusalem. The process requires the approval of five monitors, three of whom are scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

The State Attorney's Office has appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that the seven-year prison sentence for Elhanan Rot, convicted of rape and severe sexual offenses against two children, is insufficient given the severity of the crimes.

A senior municipal official in central Israel was arrested on suspicion of committing sexual offenses against a subordinate. Police are seeking to release his name to identify potential further victims.

A Netanya resident working as a teacher at a hostel in Kfar Saba has been arrested on suspicion of sexual offenses against residents. The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court extended his detention until Thursday.