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Israeli Report Details Hamas Systematic Sexual Violence on October 7

An independent Israeli investigation report concluded that Hamas systematically used sexual violence as a weapon during its October 7 attacks and against hostages, qualifying as a war crime. The report describes widespread sexual assault and abuse against victims.

12 May, 04:13 — 12 May, 19:19
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BBCHigh2h ago

Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says

The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.

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FTVery High8h ago

Israel to push for death penalty for perpetrators of October 7 attacks

New legislation to set up public military tribunals that critics warn will amount to ‘show trials’

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le-mondeHigh9h ago

October 7: New report documents extent of sexual violence committed by Hamas

The most comprehensive report to date on October 7, with 400 witnesses and experts, finds that Hamas has 'deliberately and systematically resorted to sexual and gender-based violence.'

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The GuardianMostly Factual7h ago

Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers

Knesset approves plan for livestreamed trials in military court, which has drawn comparisons to Eichmann trial Israeli lawmakers have approved setting up a livestreamed special tribunal with the power to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza. The measure was passed by 93 votes to none in the 120-seat Knesset, Israel’s parliament, reflecting widespread support among Israel’s Jewish majority for punishing tho...

By Peter Beaumont and agencies

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NPRHigh10h ago

Israel to hold military tribunal for Palestinians accused in 2023 Hamas-led attacks

Israel is planning a military tribunal to prosecute several hundred Palestinians accused of perpetrating the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023.

By Daniel Estrin

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France 24High2h ago

Israeli report says Hamas used 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence in October 7 attack

A report released on Tuesday by an independent Israeli investigative commission found that sexual violence was a "central component" of Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and of the captivity of the hostages that the militant group took back to Gaza.

By FRANCE 24

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national-postMostly Factual7h ago

Nonprofit hopes new report on Oct. 7 sexual violence becomes ‘watershed moment’

Report aims to get the attention of both prosecutors and parliamentarians worldwide, according to the independent Israeli nonprofit

By Jewish News Syndicate

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

Report reveals darker truth behind Hamas violence on October 7

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

When it comes to Oct. 7, the New York Times prefers baseless claims over actual reports - editorial

And even Kristof himself admits that “it’s impossible to know how common sexual assaults against Palestinians are” -- though that does not stop him from going on about it for almost 4,000 words.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual15h ago

New Israeli law sets military tribunal for October 7 Hamas militants

Knesset votes 93-27 to try Oct 7 Hamas members in new military tribunal, with death penalty possible

By Reuters

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ukrinformMixed8h ago

Cyprus to join agreement on Special Tribunal

Cyprus has informed the Council of Europe of its intention to join the agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.

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express-tribune12 May, 04:13First to report

New Israeli law sets military tribunal for October 7 Hamas militants

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la-vanguardia12 May, 07:20

Israel aprueba una ley que permite la pena de muerte para los vinculados con el 7 de octubre

la-repubblica12 May, 08:05

Israele approva il Tribunale speciale per i crimini del 7 ottobre: prevista la pena di morte

jutarnji-list12 May, 08:32

Izrael novim zakonom proširuje smrtnu kaznu na sudionike napada 7. listopada

mkd-mk12 May, 08:36

Израел воведува јавни судења и смртна казна за учесниците во нападите од 7 октомври

helsingin-sanomat12 May, 08:40

Israel | Raportti: Seksuaalinen väki­valta oli Hamasin harkittu strategia

NPR12 May, 08:43

Israel to hold military tribunal for Palestinians accused in 2023 Hamas-led attacks

naftemporiki12 May, 08:46

Το Ισραήλ ανοίγει τον δρόμο για θανατική ποινή στους δράστες της 7ης Οκτωβρίου – Δημόσιες δίκες τύπου «Άιχμαν»

newsbeast12 May, 08:48

Ισραηλινή έκθεση κατηγορεί τη Χαμάς για «συστηματική» σεξουαλική βία σε μεγάλη κλίμακα» κατά την επίθεση της 7ης Οκτωβρίου

danas12 May, 09:20

Novi zakon u Izraelu: Moguća smrtna kazna za učesnike napada 7. oktobra 2023.

aftonbladet12 May, 09:23

Israel inrättar domstol för Hamasangripare

publico12 May, 09:37

Relatório indica que Hamas cometeu violações sexuais de forma generalizada durante o 7 de Outubro

orf12 May, 09:43

Sexualisierte Gewalt bei Hamas-Angriff

le-monde12 May, 10:12

October 7: New report documents extent of sexual violence committed by Hamas

FT12 May, 10:52

Israel to push for death penalty for perpetrators of October 7 attacks

ukrinform12 May, 10:59

Cyprus to join agreement on Special Tribunal

tagesschau12 May, 11:16

Israel beschließt Sondertribunal für Hamas-Überfall vom 7. Oktober 2023

The Guardian12 May, 11:23

Israeli MPs back special tribunal with death penalty powers for alleged 7 October attackers

channel-news-asia12 May, 11:28

Israel passes law establishing military tribunal for Oct 7 perpetrators

delfi-lt12 May, 11:38

Izraelis pritarė specialaus karinio tribunolo steigimui

national-post12 May, 12:15

Nonprofit hopes new report on Oct. 7 sexual violence becomes ‘watershed moment’

1h later
lsm-lv12 May, 13:21

Izraēla paredz militāro tribunālu 7. oktobra slaktiņā iesaistītajiem; cilvēktiesību aktīvisti ceļ trauksmi

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France 2412 May, 16:51

Israeli report says Hamas used 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence in October 7 attack

BBC12 May, 16:58

Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says

faz12 May, 17:26

Neues Gesetz in Israel: Ein Sondertribunal soll die Täter des 7. Oktobers richten

le-figaro12 May, 17:30

Une « tactique de terreur » : ce qu’affirme le dernier rapport israélien sur les violences sexuelles du 7 octobre

indian-express12 May, 17:39

Report reveals darker truth behind Hamas violence on October 7

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index-hr12 May, 19:08

Izvješće: Hamas je koristio sustavno seksualno nasilje kao oružje u masakru 7. listopada

jerusalem-post12 May, 19:19Latest update

When it comes to Oct. 7, the New York Times prefers baseless claims over actual reports - editorial