Like terrorist organizations such as Al Qaida, Boko Haram, and ISIS, who have committed acts of brutal violence and sexual assault, Israel has released a shocking report detailing the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas in Gaza. This difficult-to-read report has been made available by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel (PDF link here).
- Systematic and intentional sexual crimes were committed by Hamas.
- There were four main arenas of sexual abuse identified.
- The sexual assaults and acts of rape involved multiple participants and included sadistic practices characterized by brutal features.
The CEO of the Association, Orit Sulitzeanu, emphasized the importance of the report, underscoring Hamas’s strategic decision to inflict harm through these heinous acts. The report leaves no room for denial or disregard, and international organizations are called upon to take a clear stance in response to these atrocities.
Authored by Dr. Carmit Klar Chalamish and Noga Berger, the report consolidates evidence to demonstrate that the sexual crimes were not isolated incidents but part of a systematic, targeted strategy. It focuses on sexual and gender-based violence during the October 7 massacre and subsequent war, serving as a primary testimonial foundation indicating widespread sexual crimes.
The report’s authors highlight the brutal nature of the assaults, which were meant to inflict sadistic terror and reinforce their impact on victims and communities. The report is based on analyzing numerous pieces of information, including testimonies, interviews, and direct information received by the ARCCI, and reveals brutal acts of violent rape, often involving threats with weapons and collaboration among perpetrators.
The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel, founded in 1990, operates as an umbrella organization for nine rape crisis centers in Israel, addressing around 50,000 calls each year. Its mission is to promote rights and services for survivors of sexual abuse and reduce its prevalence in Israeli society.
Read the full report with caution. The link to the report can be found here.
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