Abusing Power: Sexual Violence as a Tool of War in the Israeli Palestinian Conflict The allegations of systemic sexual abuse within the Israeli Palestinian conflict are nothing new.
However, the latest revelations from a two year investigation by The Civil Commission have shed light on the deliberate and systematic use of sexual violence by Hamas against women, hostages, and even minors during the October 7 attacks in 2023.
Both Israel and Hamas deny these claims, but their denials only underscore the gravity of the situation.