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Israeli report says Hamas committed systematic sexual violence on Oct 7 against hostages
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Published on 12 May 2026
Commission calls it war crimes against hostages
An Israeli commission report alleges Hamas and allied forces carried out systematic, widespread sexual violence during the Oct 7 attack and against hostages. Drawing on earlier investigations including UN findings, the report describes abuse and torture and concludes the acts amount to war crimes. Hamas denies such accusations, while the commission says the goal is to ensure victims’ suffering is not forgotten.
- Israeli commission alleges systematic sexual violence by Hamas and allies
- Findings include widespread abuse and torture of hostages
- Report says the acts meet the definition of war crimes
- Hamas denies prior accusations; inquiry cites earlier UN investigations
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