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Report details sexual violence during Hamas' October 7 attacks
An Israeli non-profit organization has released a report detailing allegations of sexual violence during the October 7 attacks. The findings suggest that such acts were systematic and integral to the assault. (sources: abc, nytimes, cbc, bbc, timesofisrael)
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The report claims that Hamas used sexual violence as a deliberate tactic during the October 7 attacks on Israel. It is based on a two-year investigation and includes testimonies from victims.
- The report is 300 pages long and was produced by an Israeli non-profit organization.
- Researchers concluded that sexual violence by Hamas was widespread during and after the attacks.
- The report describes sexual violence as systematic and integral to the October 7 assaults.
Why it matters
The findings contribute to the understanding of the tactics used during the October 7 attacks and their impact on victims.
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