"UN Panel Credibly Warns of Israeli Violations Against Palestinian Women"
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A UN panel of experts has stated that there are "credible allegations" of sexual assaults, including rape, against Palestinian women and girls in Israeli detention, calling for a full investigation. The panel noted evidence of at least two cases of rape, alongside other instances of sexual humiliation and threats of rape, with fears that the actual number of victims could be higher due to underreporting. The Israeli government has rejected the allegations, while the US has urged Israel to thoroughly investigate the claims. The experts also highlighted reports of the deliberate targeting and extrajudicial killing of Palestinian women and children in Gaza.
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