Hamas committed 'systematic' sexual violence during October 7 attacks, says report
Hamas and allied Palestinian militant groups committed "systematic, widespread" sexual violence during the October 7th 2023 attack on Israel and against hostages held captive in Gaza.
That's according to a report by an independent Israeli investigative commission released on May 12.
The report builds on prior investigations, including by the UN, to determine the full scale of sexual violence perpetrated.
Hamas sexual violence 'systematic'
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