Israeli victims of sexual assault: Women around the world are not showing up for them.
54 years, 11 months ago

Israeli victims of sexual assault: Women around the world are not showing up for them.

Slate  

Of all of the horrors coming out of the Israel-Hamas conflict, among the most horrible are the barbaric murders, rapes, sexual assaults, and kidnappings of women and young girls in Israel during the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. Since Oct. 7, there has been overwhelming evidence that Israeli women and young girls were not “just” slaughtered, but raped, assaulted, tortured, and kidnapped. And Physicians for Human Rights–Israel, a group dedicated to advocating for the health care rights of patients with limited access to the Israeli health care system, including migrants, refugees, and Palestinian residents of the West Bank and Gaza, recently issued a position paper that calls on the International Criminal Court to investigate the sexual terrorism Israeli women experienced on Oct. 7 as potential crimes against humanity. While time will tell whether Oct. 7 will receive its due international legal scrutiny, the muted response from women’s groups is unacceptable given the abundance of evidence. Some international organizations quickly issued statements about the heartbreaking suffering in Gaza, but are resolutely mute regarding the atrocities against women in Israel on Oct. 7.

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Hamas' sexual violence during October 7 attack was planned & terrorists were trained for it, says report
5 months, 1 week ago

Hamas' sexual violence during October 7 attack was planned & terrorists were trained for it, says report

Firstpost  

Hamas terrorists indulged in rampant sexual abuse, including rape, of women during the October 7 attack on Israel The photographs depicts the victims, many of them, of the Hamas attack The sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attack was planned and they were trained for it, according to a report. Now, the Palestinian Media Watch, an …

Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘intentional attack on civilians’: UN inquiry
6 months ago

Israel’s actions in Gaza ‘intentional attack on civilians’: UN inquiry

Al Jazeera  

New report says Israeli military and Palestinian groups committed war crimes and rights abuses since October 7. As she presented the report to the UN Human Rights Council, Pillay said the Israeli military operating in Gaza “forcibly transferred almost the entire population into a small enclosure that is unsafe and uninhabitable” and used heavy weapons in densely populated areas in …

Harris meets with former Israeli hostage who described being sexually assaulted in Gaza
6 months, 1 week ago

Harris meets with former Israeli hostage who described being sexually assaulted in Gaza

The Independent  

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UN report revealed sexual violence with corpses by Hamas during 7 October attack
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UN report revealed sexual violence with corpses by Hamas during 7 October attack

Op India  

On 26th May, 45 Palestinians taking shelter in Rafah were killed in an air strike initiated by Israel to kill Hamas operatives. However, no one talked about the context of the air strikes that have been happening since 7th October 2023, the day on which Hamas terrorists entered Israel and killed over 1,300 people. Context of the attack On the …

Hamas gunmen line up injured female Israeli soldiers, plan to sexually assault them in horrifying video
7 months ago

Hamas gunmen line up injured female Israeli soldiers, plan to sexually assault them in horrifying video

Hindustan Times  

Hamas gunmen line up injured female Israeli soldiers, plan to sexually assault them Sickening footage released by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum has revealed the moment Hamas terrorists lined up five female Israeli soldiers during the attack on October 7. “You’re so beautiful.” In the video, taken inside the Nahal Oz base’s bomb shelter, the terrorists are seen inspecting …

Takeaways from AP examination of how 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 originated
7 months ago

Takeaways from AP examination of how 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 originated

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The United Nations and other organizations have presented credible evidence that Hamas militants committed sexual assault during their Oct. 7 rampage in southern Israel. They include two debunked testimonies from volunteers with the Israeli search and rescue organization ZAKA, whose stories helped fuel a global clash over whether sexual violence occurred during the attack and on what scale. …

How 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 fueled a global dispute over Israel-Hamas war
7 months ago

How 2 debunked accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7 fueled a global dispute over Israel-Hamas war

The Independent  

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Opinion: Israel's Gaza war is horrific, but don't discount reports of Hamas' sexual violence
7 months ago

Opinion: Israel's Gaza war is horrific, but don't discount reports of Hamas' sexual violence

LA Times  

The site of the music festival in Israel near the Gaza border after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants. So it’s hard for me to understand the raging controversy over whether Hamas terrorists who killed more than 1,100 Israelis on Oct. 7 also inflicted rape and other sexual crimes on their victims as a “practice.” If soldiers are depraved …

On Camera, Anti-Israel Protester In Canada Says ‘Jewish Women Too Ugly To Be Raped’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

On Camera, Anti-Israel Protester In Canada Says ‘Jewish Women Too Ugly To Be Raped’

News 18  

Two videos from the US and Canada where anti-Israel protesters are caught on camera making antisemitic comments during the sweeping protests demanding universities divest from Israel have gone viral. One video from Vancouver in British Columbia shows an elderly woman at a pro-Palestinian rally telling a woman recording her and the rally that ‘Jewish women are too ugly to be …

ALL women hostages held in Gaza are being sexually abused, freed Israeli woman says: Captives' relatives say their spirit has been broken by rape revelations
8 months, 3 weeks ago

ALL women hostages held in Gaza are being sexually abused, freed Israeli woman says: Captives' relatives say their spirit has been broken by rape revelations

Daily Mail  

All female hostages held in Gaza are being sexually abused, a freed Israeli woman has said. The young Israeli woman was freed in a hostage exchange in November and today told an Israeli parliamentary committee that 'every Israeli woman who is being held captive in Gaza is being sexually abused', the Jerusalem Post reports. An image grab from a handout …

UN envoy: Finding that some hostages were victims of sexual violence doesn’t justify Israeli attacks
9 months, 1 week ago

UN envoy: Finding that some hostages were victims of sexual violence doesn’t justify Israeli attacks

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict warned Israel on Monday that the finding of “clear and convincing information” that some hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack in southern Israel were subjected to sexual violence “does not in any way legitimize further hostilities.” “In fact, it creates a moral imperative for a …

UN report reveals Palestinians were abused in Israeli detention centres
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UN report reveals Palestinians were abused in Israeli detention centres

Live Mint  

Israel and Hamas war has entered its fifth month. Palestinians abused by Israel “ Detainees reported being taken on trucks to large makeshift ‘military barracks’ housing 100-120 people each, where they were held, often for weeks at a time, in between periods of interrogation at a nearby location,” the UNRWA document said, in allegations first reported by the New York …

UN finds evidence of sexual violence by Hamas since Oct. 7
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UN finds evidence of sexual violence by Hamas since Oct. 7

Live Mint  

The United Nations has found “reasonable grounds” to conclude that Hamas committed sexual violence during its Oct. 7 attack in Israel, and said there are indications such violence continues to be carried out against those being held hostage by the group. It said the true prevalence of sexual violence during the attack and afterward “may take months or years to …

U.N. envoy cites ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7
9 months, 2 weeks ago

U.N. envoy cites ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7

LA Times  

Debris left at the site of a music festival near Israel’s border with the Gaza Strip on Oct. 12, 2023, days after Hamas’ attack during which a U.N. team concluded there were “reasonable grounds to believe that multiple incidents of sexual violence took place.” The U.N. envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report Monday that …

'Reasonable grounds to believe' Hamas committed rapes during attacks on Israel: UN report
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Reasonable grounds to believe' Hamas committed rapes during attacks on Israel: UN report

Hindustan Times  

There are "reasonable grounds to believe" rapes were committed during Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel and that hostages subsequently taken to Gaza have also been raped, a UN report said Monday. The U.N. envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report Monday, March 4, 2024, that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, …

A UN envoy says there are ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7
9 months, 2 weeks ago

A UN envoy says there are ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict said in a new report Monday that there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel and inhumane treatment of women during its surprise attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7. Based on first-hand accounts of released hostages, she said the team “found …

UN experts say grounds to believe rape occurred in Hamas attack on Israel
9 months, 3 weeks ago

UN experts say grounds to believe rape occurred in Hamas attack on Israel

Al Jazeera  

Palestinian group has repeatedly denied allegations its fighters committed acts of sexual violence during the October 7 attack. A team of United Nations experts has said there are “reasonable grounds to believe” sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, occurred during the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7. Patten said her team was not able to meet with any …

The unravelling of the New York Times ‘Hamas rape’ story
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The unravelling of the New York Times ‘Hamas rape’ story

Al Jazeera  

An horrific story in the New York Times falls apart and exposes systemic issues. In December 2023, the New York Times published an explosive article – now widely discredited – that detailed Hamas’s agenda to weaponise rape and sexual violence on October 7. Lead contributors: Ali Abunimah – Director, Electronic Intifada Chris Hedges – Former Middle East bureau chief, the …

Rape and sexual assault took place during Hamas attack, Israeli association says
10 months ago

Rape and sexual assault took place during Hamas attack, Israeli association says

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel on Wednesday said it has found evidence of “systematic and intentional” rape and sexual abuse during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that ignited the war in Gaza. Sulitzeanu said victim identification was difficult because many were killed after being assaulted, and first responders were so overwhelmed by …

Rape and sexual assault was ‘systematic’ during Hamas attack, Israeli association says
10 months ago

Rape and sexual assault was ‘systematic’ during Hamas attack, Israeli association says

LA Times  

The site of a music festival near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel a few days after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel on Wednesday said it has found evidence of “systematic and intentional” rape and sexual abuse during the Hamas attack on Oct. 7 that ignited the war in Gaza. …

Turned into 'sex dolls', raped repeatedly: Freed captives recall horror imposed by Hamas terrorists
11 months ago

Turned into 'sex dolls', raped repeatedly: Freed captives recall horror imposed by Hamas terrorists

Op India  

In the midst of the continuous conflict between Israel and Palestine, the Israeli Parliament, or Knesset, held its first session on Tuesday, to address sexual and gender-based violence. Chen Goldstein-Almog, one of the women who was fortunately liberated by Hamas terrorists, described the appalling conditions of the women who have become a “sex doll” for the terrorist group. 'Hamas turned …

Biden calls on world to forcefully condemn rape of women during Hamas attack
1 year ago

Biden calls on world to forcefully condemn rape of women during Hamas attack

The Independent  

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What we know about rape and sexual violence inflicted by Hamas during its terror attack on Israel
1 year ago

What we know about rape and sexual violence inflicted by Hamas during its terror attack on Israel

CNN  

Editor’s Note: The following story includes graphic material. CNN — Simchat Greyman had to pause several times when describing the evidence of sexual violence he saw when recovering bodies of victims of the October 7 Hamas terror attack on Israel. Greyman was testifying at a United Nations session on sexual and gender-based violence in the October 7 Hamas terror attack, …

New signs emerge of ‘widespread’ sexual crimes by Hamas, as Netanyahu alleges global indifference
1 year ago

New signs emerge of ‘widespread’ sexual crimes by Hamas, as Netanyahu alleges global indifference

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — A man hiding in a pit during the Oct. 7 Hamas assault on an outdoor music festival in Israel said he heard someone nearby screaming she was being raped. “I say to the women’s rights organizations, to the human rights organizations, you’ve heard of the rape of Israeli women, horrible atrocities, sexual mutilation — where the hell are …

Alyssa Farah Griffin slams women’s groups for silence on reports of rape against Israeli women
1 year ago

Alyssa Farah Griffin slams women’s groups for silence on reports of rape against Israeli women

Salon  

On Monday’s episode of “The View,” co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin blasted international women’s groups for their silence on reports of gender-based violence by Hamas against Israeli women on Oct. 7. “I am still devastated – we’re two months since this war has been underway — by silence from women’s groups in this country about rape being used as an act …

Israel slams UN for taking 50 days to comment on sexual crimes committed by Hamas
1 year ago

Israel slams UN for taking 50 days to comment on sexual crimes committed by Hamas

Firstpost  

National Council of Jewish Women CEO Sheila Katz said that UN Women’s statement fails to explicitly address the severity of the terrorist attack, including the brutal murder of over 1,200 people in Israel, torture, and rape of women Israel’s Foreign Ministry has slammed the UN’s women’s body for taking 50 days to comment on sexual violence committed against women during …

Israel probes sexual violence committed by Hamas during October 7 attack
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel probes sexual violence committed by Hamas during October 7 attack

Firstpost  

According to Israeli Police Superintendent Dudi Katz, officials have recorded over 1,000 statements and collected more than 60,000 video clips related to the October 7 attacks that contain accounts of people who saw women being raped The Israeli police have begun investigating cases of sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7 based on forensic evidence, video and witness testimony. …

Israeli captive endured ‘hell’ in attack, but treated ‘well’ in Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Israeli captive endured ‘hell’ in attack, but treated ‘well’ in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Hamas freed 85-year-old Yocheved Lifshitz, along with another elderly woman, on ‘humanitarian’ grounds late on Monday. An 85-year-old Israeli woman who was taken captive by Hamas for two weeks said she was beaten while being abducted, but treated “well” while in the Gaza Strip. They didn’t break my ribs but it was painful and I had difficulty breathing.” “I’ve been …

OPINION | Israel: Brutal crimes by Hamas must be condemned unequivocally
1 year, 2 months ago

OPINION | Israel: Brutal crimes by Hamas must be condemned unequivocally

India TV News  

I am surprised to find how some individuals and organisations in India are defending the terror outfit Hamas that carried out a bloody rampage in Israel last weekend, committing crimes of bestiality against innocent men and women. The gory visuals of women and daughters brutally murdered and then displayed naked by Hamas terrorists have shocked the world and yet there …

Column: Who’s to blame for the Hamas attack on Israel? That debate is already going off the rails
1 year, 2 months ago

Column: Who’s to blame for the Hamas attack on Israel? That debate is already going off the rails

LA Times  

Palestinians evacuate an area in Gaza City on Monday after an Israeli airstrike as Israel continued to battle Hamas fighters after Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel Saturday. Within hours of the slaughter in Israel, the question of Israel’s “massive intelligence failure” — as many have called it — came to dominate a lot of the media coverage and conversation. For …

This Palestinian teen went viral for slapping an Israeli soldier. Now she’s telling her own story
2 years, 3 months ago

This Palestinian teen went viral for slapping an Israeli soldier. Now she’s telling her own story

CNN  

CNN — Ahed Tamimi rose to prominence in 2017 after a video of her slapping an Israeli soldier went viral, bringing renewed attention to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – especially Palestinian children living under Israeli military occupation. Ultimately, Israeli authorities arrested and tried Tamimi in Israeli military court, sentencing her to eight months in prison on four charges of “criminal acts …

No freedom for victims of sexual violence in conflict
2 years, 6 months ago

No freedom for victims of sexual violence in conflict

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 17, 2022 15:02 IST Warning: This story includes some graphic accounts of sexual violence which some people may find disturbing. In its ‘Weapon of War’ report, Save the Children estimated that no fewer than 72 million kids like Sunshine — that’s one in six — live 50 km or closer to conflicts where armed groups or forces …

Tensions boil as Palestinian prisoners face collective punishment
2 years, 11 months ago

Tensions boil as Palestinian prisoners face collective punishment

Al Jazeera  

Ramallah, occupied West Bank – Tensions have reached boiling point in several Israeli prisons holding Palestinian prisoners, with rights groups saying authorities are keeping a number of inmates, including several injured by Israeli forces, in unknown conditions. “The situation in the prisons is critical and very dangerous,” Milena Ansari, international advocacy officer for Addameer, a Ramallah-based prisoners rights group, told …

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