Israeli Minister’s Daughter Accuses Family of Ritual Abuse: The Truth That Can No Longer Be Hidden

A scandal is erupting in Israel that threatens not only reputations but trust in entire institutions. Shoshanna Strock, daughter of Settlement Affairs Minister Orit Strock, has publicly accused her own family of systematic ritual sexual abuse. According to her, the abuse took place over many years and involved her parents, one of her brothers, and other adults. The acts were accompanied by religious rituals and filmed on video.

After filing a police report, Shoshanna urgently left the country. In a public statement, she said: “After years of beatings and guilt, I finally decided to speak. I’m not seeking pity. I want this to stop — for others. I need justice.”

Her account was confirmed by a childhood friend who published an open letter: “I’ve known you since childhood. We grew up in Hebron together. This is not a ‘complicated case.’ The real challenge is surviving that environment. Your parents are a nightmare. Don’t let them make you feel guilty again.” The post received widespread support and was shared by thousands.

However, instead of public sympathy, Shoshanna faced threats and harassment. Parts of the religious community defended the family, accusing her of slander and betrayal. She formally requested state protection — both from unknown individuals and her own family.

The Strock family is far from anonymous. They are among the most prominent in Israel’s religious-nationalist movement. After the 1967 war, they settled in the Sinai Peninsula, later relocating to Hebron. Minister Orit Strock is known for her hardline rhetoric: “All the land of Israel belongs to the Jews,” and “hostages can be sacrificed for victory.” Her policies have long drawn criticism, but now the questions go beyond words — they concern actions.

This isn’t the family’s first dark chapter. In 2007, Orit’s son Tzviki was convicted of kidnapping and beating a 15-year-old Palestinian boy. Along with a friend, he tied the boy up, beat him, and left him in the desert. The court found him guilty but sentenced him to just 2.5 years. He was released early. At the time, Orit Strock said: “We don’t believe Arabs’ testimonies. We believe our son.”

Today, she is accused not of defending her son — but of participating in violence against her daughter.

Following Shoshanna’s testimony, Israel Hayom released a shocking investigation: a network of ritual child abuse operates in the country. Dozens of victims reported similar details: 6–9 adults gather in a dark room, the child is tied up, assaulted, and subjected to prayers and rituals. Religious figures are sometimes in charge. Several names appear in unrelated testimonies. The witnesses did not know each other.

Researchers confirm such cases have been found not only in ultra-Orthodox but also secular families. Abuse occurred in schools, homes, even synagogues. Victims report silencing, shame, and a lack of trust in authorities that kept them silent for years.

After Shoshanna’s statement and the investigation, protests began. People demand an immediate investigation, Orit Strock’s removal from office, and the interrogation of all involved. But parts of the ruling establishment are trying to suppress the story. Familiar rhetoric returns: “It’s complicated,” “no solid evidence,” “it could be slander.”

But the public no longer believes. Journalists, human rights advocates, and ordinary citizens are calling for action. One of Israel’s top analysts stated: “If a state cannot protect children from violence, it loses its moral right to exist.”

This story is not just an accusation — it’s a mirror. It reveals horrors hidden beneath the cloak of religion and power. The truth is out. Now the question is: will there be justice?

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