Sexual violence systematic in Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
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Rape, sexual torture, mutilation and postmortem sexual abuse found to have been used to 'terrorize' Israeli society, with images of the atrocities 'weaponized' through social media
Among the worst crimes described by survivors were labeled “kinocidal sexual violence” — designed to torture entire family units.
After a two-year independent investigation, the Civil Commission has reached a clear conclusion: Sexual and gender-based violence was systematic, widespread and integral to the October 7, 2023 attack and their aftermath.
Minister Miki Zohar caused a stir when he claimed that Hamas' on October 7 was planned during the previous government led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid.
Survivors and family members of October 7 victims met Monday afternoon at the Knesset to hold a press conference, called for an independent investigation, and criticized politicians for their failures
A fresh political clash erupted over responsibility for the October 7 massacre after Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar suggested the roots of the attack lay in the previous Bennett-Lapid government, prompting a furious response from former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.