There have been serious allegations that Hamas militants committed rape and other forms of sexual violence. The evidence presented includes:
- Testimonies and Interviews : Physicians for Human Rights Israel, after conducting interviews and reviewing open-source information, reported incidents of sexual violence at various locations attacked by Hamas, suggesting that the crimes were widespread1.6
- Physical Evidence : First responders and those involved in collecting and identifying bodies have reported signs of sexual violence, including injuries consistent with rape, on the bodies of victims4.7
- Video and Forensic Evidence : Israeli police are investigating over 60,000 videos from body cameras, social media, and security cameras, as well as 1,000 testimonies, to identify perpetrators. They have also gathered more than 1,500 testimonies from witnesses and first responders1.8th
- Statements from Officials : Israeli government officials and international figures, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have spoken out about the severity of the sexual violence inflicted by Hamas militants.5
- UN Presentations : Evidence of sexual violence, including graphic video footage and testimonies, was presented at the United Nations, with Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan asserting that the sexual violence was premeditated and planned.2
- Hamas's Denial : Despite the mounting evidence, Hamas has categorically denied the allegations, calling them "misleading propaganda".7
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