“Recognizing the great importance of the fight against domestic violence and violence against women, we must act to continue this process” [of joining the convention] And Israel must stand in the first line of countries around the world fighting this violence.”
The Council of Europe Agreement, drafted in Istanbul, resolved to prevent, prosecute and eliminate domestic violence and promote equality. The agreement has been signed by 35 countries including Germany, Spain, Italy and Denmark.
Sa’ar is coordinating with various ministries to advance Israel’s accession to the agreement, his office said. Once Israel is invited to join, Sa’ar intends to bring the agreement to Israel’s government for approval.
Some 21 women were murdered in Israel in 2020 and four in the first quarter of 2021, according to the Hebrew University’s Israeli Observatory on Femicide: an organization in Israel in an effort to provide tools and knowledge. Tracks data on murder of women. Fight this incident.
Israel’s Minister of Justice Gideon Saar is seen speaking at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference at the Tolerance Museum on October 12, 2021 in Jerusalem. (credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/MAARIV)
The complaints were based on serious concerns, 13 women were killed by their partners in 2020—a 160% increase from 2019.
The report also noted that there has been a 26% increase in requests for help from domestic violence victims at social and victim welfare centers and shelters.
Reuters and Jonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.