"U.N. Report: Hostages Raped in Gaza During Israel-Hamas War"

A U.N. report found "clear and convincing" evidence of rape and sexual abuse of hostages in Gaza during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack led by Hamas, with at least five rapes believed to have occurred. The report also mentioned incidents of rape of corpses and described challenges in verifying the exact scope of sexual violence. The report also addressed allegations of sexual violence by Israeli security forces and settlers in the West Bank. Israeli officials provided evidence to the U.N. team, including photos and videos, suggesting that Israeli women were raped, sexually abused, or mutilated during the attack. The chaotic aftermath of the attack and lack of forensic evidence collection posed challenges to the investigation.