Hamas Commissions Report Reveals Systematic Use of Sexual Violence on October 7 Massacre Victims
A commission report has found that Hamas used sexual violence 'deliberately and systematically' on October 7, in what was described as a massacre of Palestinians by Israeli forces. The report details graphic and disturbing accounts of gender-based violence inflicted by Hamas and its collaborators during the incident.
A commission report has found that Hamas used sexual violence 'deliberately and systematically' on October 7, targeting women and girls in Israel. The report details graphic accounts of abuse, including rape and forced marriage, which were carried out by Hamas and its Palestinian collaborators during the massacre. These crimes were perpetrated against civilians, including children, and were seen as a deliberate tactic to intimidate and terrorize the population. The findings are a stark indictment of Hamas's actions during the conflict.