High school teacher suspected of molesting his students

times of Israel

Three girls aged 14-15 say educator at prestigious institution touched them inappropriately; suspect denies allegations, is sent to house arrest

A teacher in a prestigious high school in central Israel has been arrested on suspicion of molesting at least three of his female students, authorities announced on Tuesday.

The teacher, who hasn’t been named, was arrested last week and was released Tuesday to house arrest for seven days.

He teaches at a top school in the city of Rehovot, and all his alleged victims were 14-15 years old, reports said.