Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report
Summary
A report says that Israeli settlers and soldiers have used sexual violence and related abuses to push Palestinians to leave the West Bank. The report, based on interviews with Palestinians, shows that threats of sexual violence were a major reason for people moving away from their homes.Key Facts
- The report documents at least 16 cases of sexual violence linked to Israeli settlers and soldiers in the West Bank.
- It is based on interviews with 83 Palestinians from 10 communities in the Jordan Valley, South Hebron Hills, and central West Bank.
- Over 70% of displaced people interviewed said threats to women and children influenced their decision to leave.
- The report describes sexual harassment, insults, threats, forced stripping, beatings, and abuse shared by attackers.
- Israeli soldiers often did not stop or properly investigate these attacks.
- Families responded by moving women and children or arranging early marriages to protect them.
- Recently, five Israeli soldiers accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian inmate were allowed back to reserve service after charges were dropped.
- Human rights groups criticized Israel’s legal system for failing to hold perpetrators accountable.
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