New Report Unveils Systematic Use of Sexual Violence in Hamas Attack on October 7
Report reveals darker truth behind Hamas violence on October 7
The Indian Express
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A report titled 'Silenced No More' reveals that Hamas used sexual violence as a calculated tactic during its attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The investigation, based on over 430 interviews, documents 13 forms of sexual violence, indicating a systematic assault on civilians and calling for legal accountability for the perpetrators.
- 01The report documents 13 distinct forms of sexual violence used during the October 7 attack.
- 02It concludes that sexual violence was a deliberate strategy to terrorize Israeli society.
- 03The commission calls for prosecution of perpetrators under international law for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
- 04The report has received endorsements from notable international figures.
- 05A special tribunal has been established in Israel to address these crimes.
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The report 'Silenced No More' by the Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children reveals that sexual violence was systematically employed during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The investigation, which includes over 430 interviews and reviews of 10,000 photographs and videos, documents 13 distinct forms of sexual violence, including rape and sexual torture. Eyewitness accounts from the Nova music festival detail horrific incidents of gang rape and murder, with both men and women targeted. The commission asserts that these acts were part of a coordinated strategy to instill terror in Israeli society. The report concludes that such actions constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, urging Israeli authorities to prosecute the perpetrators. A special tribunal has been established to address these crimes, with sexual offenses included among the charges. The report aims to preserve evidence amid international denial of the atrocities and has garnered support from figures like former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. It is set to be submitted to parliaments and governments globally to ensure the victims' voices are heard.
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The findings of the report could lead to significant legal repercussions for the perpetrators and may influence international perceptions of the conflict.
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