Israel rape crisis centers report 51,000 cases as ministries withhold key data

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The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (ARCCI) received over 51,000 queries in 2024, according to its annual report released Wednesday, yet, it was unable to provide a full accounting of how the state handles sexual offense cases due to several government ministries' refusal to share data they are legally obligated to provide, a situation that directly impacts the public and the fight against sexual violence.The date of this report's publication is significant, as it precedes the