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Alleged victim says rabbis stopping sexual abuse complaints against Meshi-Zahav

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Published: 23 March 2021

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Speaking to Channel 12 the alleged victim said that rabbis were continuing to stop people from coming forward; ZAKA officials suspected of financial fraud, misdirecting funds

Alleged victim says rabbis stopping sexual abuse complaints against Meshi-Zahav (Times Of Israel)
Man says knowledge of ZAKA founder’s actions was widespread in ultra-Orthodox community, but spiritual leaders continue to warn against ‘informing’ to secular authorities

ZAKA boss tried to set up five-men orgy, tape shows (Ynetnews)
Haaretz newspaper releases recording in which Meshi-Zahav is heard asking a male prostitute to find men for an orgy with his female 'acquaintance'; his lawyer dismisses recording as 'banter between friends'; more victims come forward

ZAKA officials suspected of financial fraud, misdirecting funds: report (Times Of Israel)
TV investigation is latest blow to rescue organisation after co-founder Yehuda Meshi-Zahav steps aside amid sexual assault allegations

Photo: Yehuda Meshi-Zahav in Jerusalem in January. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
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