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Investigation Reveals Widespread Sexual Violence During October 7 Attacks
A report by an Israeli non-profit details the use of sexual violence by Hamas during the October 7 attacks. The findings stem from a two-year investigation into the events surrounding the assault. (sources: nytimes, cbc, bbc, timesofisrael, cnn)
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The report indicates that sexual violence was a systematic and integral part of the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023. It describes these acts as a deliberate tactic employed during the assault.
- A two-year investigation found that sexual violence by Hamas was widespread during and after the October 7 attack.
- The report characterizes sexual violence as systematic and integral to the attacks.
- Hamas is described as having 'weaponised' sexual violence during the assault.
Why it matters
The findings highlight the severity of tactics used during the conflict and their implications for understanding the nature of the attacks.
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nytimesIsraeli Report Finds That Sexual Violence by Hamas Was WidespreadcbcSexual violence was 'deliberate tactic' and integral to Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks, report findsbbcHamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation saystimesofisraelSexual violence was ‘systematic, integral’ to Hamas-led October 7 terror assault, study finds