Murder after murder, with children at home: fear of copycat killings - and the children left behind

A string of murders of women in recent weeks, in which children were exposed to the scene or left orphaned, raises fears of copycat killings. The Ministry of Welfare explains how it treats the children, and the Michal Sela Forum warns of the disturbing similarity between the cases.

The recent string of murders of women in recent weeks, some of which occurred while their children were at home, has raised concern among professionals about the phenomenon of copycat killings. The latest incident occurred in Petah Tikva, where a 43-year-old woman was murdered, allegedly by her husband, and one of her four daughters found her bleeding in the living room. Additional cases include the murders of Yanina Rusinova in Haifa, Tamara Amran in Acre, Yana Zikova in Kiryat Haim, and Anania Kalb in Be'er Sheva. The Ministry of Welfare explains how it treats children who have lost their mother, emphasizing maintaining family ties and providing professional support. Lily Ben Ami of the Michal Sela Forum warns of copycat killings and notes a 39% increase in domestic murder since October 7, 2023. The article also quotes Hava Levi from the Ministry of Welfare and Hadar Kas from the Hamaniot organization, who calls for treating the issue as a national problem.