Israel Urges U.N. to Probe Hamas' Sexual Violence; Satirical Show Criticizes UN Women's Silence

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Israel is pressing the United Nations to investigate allegations of sexual violence committed by Hamas fighters during the October 7 attacks. Israeli officials have presented evidence, including witness accounts and testimonies, of rape and other sexual assaults. They have accused international organizations, including the United Nations, of being slow to acknowledge and condemn the violence. The UN has defended itself and called for investigations into the allegations. Hamas denies the accusations. Israel also suggests that the issue of sexual assault is why some hostages are still in captivity.
- Israel presses U.N. to investigate charges of sexual violence by Hamas fighters NPR
- What we know about rape and sexual violence inflicted by Hamas during its terror attack on Israel CNN
- Growing evidence of Hamas’ sexual crimes against women during attack, Israeli investigators say NBC News
- Satirical show airs mocks UN Women for silence over rape of women on Oct. 7 The Times of Israel
- Wednesday Briefing The New York Times
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