"UN Envoy: Hamas Committed Sexual Violence, Says 'Reasonable Grounds'"

A UN envoy's report suggests "reasonable grounds" to believe that Hamas committed rape, sexualized torture, and other cruel treatment of women during its attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7, with indications that such violence may still be ongoing. The report details instances of conflict-related sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, and describes a pattern of undressing and restraining victims that may indicate sexual violence. While some allegations of sexual violence were verified, others could not be confirmed, including a highly publicized claim of a pregnant woman's womb being ripped open.