Israeli report says Hamas used 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence in October 7 attack
Summary
An independent Israeli investigative commission published a report finding that Hamas used systematic and widespread sexual violence during their October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and in holding hostages in Gaza. The report is based on a two-year investigation with extensive evidence, including interviews, videos, and photographs.Key Facts
- The report was released on December 5, 2026, by the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children.
- It describes sexual and gender-based violence as a central part of the October 7 attack and the captivity of hostages.
- The investigation took two years and included over 430 interviews and testimony sessions with survivors, witnesses, and experts.
- The commission analyzed more than 10,000 photos and videos totaling about 1,800 hours of footage from locations including residential areas and the Nova music festival grounds.
- The violence included sexual abuse and torture during abduction, transfer, and captivity stages.
- The report characterizes these crimes as extremely cruel and designed to spread terror and humiliation.
- The commission’s findings build on earlier investigations, including those by the United Nations.
- Around the same time, The New York Times published reports alleging sexual violence by Israeli personnel against Palestinian detainees, which Israel strongly denied.
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