Israeli report says Hamas sexual violence 'systematic and intentional' - BBC News

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel found "identical patterns" at 7 October attack sites.

4 days agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, EPAImage caption, The report's authors found "identical patterns of action repeated in each of the attack zones", including the Nova festivalBy David GrittenBBC NewsThe Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel says it has gathered evidence Hamas gunmen "systematically and intentionally" committed sexual crimes during the 7 October attacks.

A report by the umbrella organisation describes "identical patterns" of sexual violence at multiple locations.

These allegedly included violent rapes of women conducted "collectively" or "in front of an audience".

Hamas has denied its gunmen sexually assaulted women during the attacks.

On 7 October, hundreds from the Palestinian armed group infiltrated southern Israel, where they killed about 1,200 people and took 253 others hostage.

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