The Israel Prize laureate, founder of Jerusalem's revered Pelech school for girls and the Israel Women's Network, was an agent for change

Police arrest suspect, 35, with moderate injuries in predominantly Bedouin southern town of Rahat; lobby group says 21 women killed in homicides since beginning of year

Ministers give initial okay to legislation replacing existing Authority for Advancement of Women with a new body subordinate to minister, coalition; critics say it's 'unthinkable'

Minister for Advancement of the Status of Women May Golan says she will seek approval for Merav Stern to head her office

Jewish state scores worse than Turkey, and over twice as bad as UK and France; director of government group to advance women's rights urges thorough examination by relevant bodies

Footage showing male passengers telling her the bus is only for them, driver suggests she takes another line; operating company says it will prevent repeat of incident

Victim found by 15-year-old daughter; women's groups attack coalition for voting down law to track domestic violence offenders last week: 'Our security is not important to them'

With only men appointed so far, petition by the Israel Women's Network, Na'amat and Forum Dvorah seeks to ensure eight remaining vacancies will be filled by women

New staffer to direct Public Diplomacy Ministry headed by Galit Distel Atbaryan, the first woman publicly named to position, alongside 23 male director-generals

Out of 31 cabinet ministries, 23 men have been tapped as directors, with only a handful of positions still unfilled; women's group threatens to go to court over matter