U.N. confirms rape occurred on Oct 7, ongoing for hostages
The United Nations Report on Hamas Terrorists’ Campaign of Rape in Israel
The United Nations released a shocking report on Monday, revealing the horrifying details of the campaign of rape unleashed by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists during their unprecedented attack on October 7. This preliminary investigation, conducted by the U.N.’s team, involved reviewing thousands of photos, 50 hours of footage, and interviewing numerous witnesses and survivors, including freed hostages.
The team meticulously examined four key areas where significant activity occurred on that fateful day: the Nahal Oz military base, kibbutz Be’eri, the Nova music festival site, and Road 232.
Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Unveiled
Based on the information gathered by the mission team from multiple and independent sources, there are reasonable grounds to believe that conflict-related sexual violence occurred during the 7 October attacks in multiple locations across Gaza periphery, including rape and gang rape, in at least three locations. Across the various locations of the 7 October attacks, the mission team found that several fully naked or partially naked bodies from the waist down were recovered – mostly women – with hands tied and shot multiple times, often in the head. Although circumstantial, such a pattern of undressing and restraining of victims may be indicative of some forms of sexual violence.
At the Nova music festival and its surroundings, there are reasonable grounds to believe that multiple incidents of sexual violence took place with victims being subjected to rape and/or gang rape and then killed or killed while being raped. Credible sources described finding murdered individuals, mostly women, whose bodies were naked from their waist down – and some totally naked – tied with their hands behind their backs, many of whom were shot in the head. On Road 232, credible information based on witness accounts describe an incident of the rape of two women by armed elements. …
The mission team received credible information about bodies found naked and/or tied, and in one case gagged, in some of the kibbutz’ destroyed houses and their surroundings.
Deep within the report, the team’s findings regarding the hostages’ ordeal at the hands of the terrorists were revealed:
Sexual Violence Against Hostages
The mission team reviewed incidents of alleged sexual violence related to hostages in Gaza. Based on the first-hand accounts of released hostages, the mission team received clear and convincing information that sexual violence, including rape, sexualized torture, and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment occurred against some women and children during their time in captivity and has reasonable grounds to believe that this violence may be ongoing.
Based on first-hand accounts of released hostages there are reasonable grounds to believe that female hostages were also subjected to other forms of sexual violence.
However, the team faced significant challenges in speaking with survivors of the extreme sexual violence. Many were undergoing treatment and were experiencing severe mental distress and trauma, rendering them unable to be interviewed. Compounding the difficulty, the U.N.’s investigators were widely distrusted by the survivors due to the organization’s long history of anti-Semitism and the involvement of United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) members in carrying out the attacks.
The report highlighted the alarming erosion of trust in international organizations like the United Nations among the survivors and witnesses of the October 7 attacks. It also noted that many civilians from the attacked kibbutzim were internally displaced, while attendees of the Nova music festival were scattered throughout Israel or had returned to third countries.
Furthermore, the U.N. acknowledged that some released hostages chose not to come forward due to well-founded fears of being identified and facing further harm. The public disclosure of their identities in national and international media, including their names and photos, contributed to their decision to remain silent.
What actions does the report call for from the international community to address and prevent sexual violence in conflict settings
E Hamas terrorists are detailed. The report describes how the hostages, both men and women, were subjected to sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, during their captivity.
The team also uncovered evidence of the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war by the Hamas terrorists. The report states that the terrorists deliberately targeted women and girls and subjected them to brutal sexual violence as a means to instill fear and humiliation in the wider population.
The report highlights the long-lasting physical and psychological effects of sexual violence on the survivors. It states that many survivors will require extensive medical and psychological support in order to rebuild their lives and recover from the trauma they have endured.
The United Nations report calls on the international community to take immediate action to hold the perpetrators accountable for their crimes. It urges all states to cooperate fully with any investigations and prosecutions, and to provide support and protection to the survivors.
The report also emphasizes the need for comprehensive measures to prevent and address sexual violence in conflict settings. It calls on governments and international organizations to develop and implement robust strategies to prevent and respond to sexual violence, including effective legal frameworks, victim support services, and training for security forces.
The release of this report serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the issue of sexual violence in conflict. It is a call to action for all states and international organizations to prioritize the protection of women and girls in conflict zones and to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes.
In conclusion, the United Nations report on the Hamas terrorists’ campaign of rape in Israel reveals the horrifying extent of sexual violence perpetrated by the terrorists. It highlights the need for immediate action to hold the perpetrators accountable and provide support to the survivors. It also underscores the importance of preventing and addressing sexual violence in conflict settings. The international community must come together to ensure justice for the survivors and to prevent such atrocities from happening again in the future.
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