UN Report Confirms Rampant Sexual Assault in Hamas Attack on Israel

A U.N. report has found "reasonable grounds to believe" that the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel included sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, with some Israeli hostages experiencing such violence while in captivity in Gaza. The report, based on interviews and evidence review, identified at least three locations where rapes likely took place and warned of ongoing violence. The findings have faced scrutiny, with Hamas denying the allegations and accusing Israel of using them to justify its military campaign in Gaza. The report also highlighted challenges faced by investigators, including the scale of the attacks and mishandling of evidence, and noted ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual violence on Palestinians in detention by Israeli security forces.