Israeli report accuses Hamas of sexual violence, urges legal action

Researchers from Bar-Ilan University’s Dinah Project present a report documenting sexual assaults committed by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attacks, citing witness and forensic evidence and outlining a legal framework for prosecuting perpetrators even when direct attribution is impossible.

Hamas used sexual violence as weapon of war in 2023 attack

The Dinah Project presents a report based on survivor and witness testimonies, first responder accounts, and forensic evidence, concluding that Hamas used sexual violence as a tactical weapon during the October 7 attacks, and proposing legal frameworks to hold perpetrators accountable.

TRIGGER WARNING: Although there are no graphic visuals, some of the descriptions on this site explicitly refer to sexual violence and torture.

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