A new report published by Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio) reveals that 87 underage girls from the Yavne'el community became pregnant and received medical treatment since 2015, with some as young as 15. The report also details that 13 girls, some as young as 14, received hormonal regulation therapy to prepare for marriage. The number of recorded pregnancies nearly doubled in the last five years compared to the previous period.
The new data, based on official documents obtained by Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio), provides a rare glimpse into the scale of underage pregnancies in the insular Yavne'el community. The report indicates a sharp increase in recent years, with nearly double the number of pregnancies recorded in the last five years compared to the previous period. It also notes that at least 13 girls received hormonal treatment to regulate menstruation — a practice reportedly common before marriage in the community.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the issue, including police investigations into secret child marriages in Yavne'el and findings of over 20 underage births at local hospitals. The new figures appear to significantly exceed earlier estimates. The source of the documents and the specific response from authorities remain unclear.
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