The UN documented patterns of sexual violence by Israeli forces, while Israel accused Hamas of sexual violence during the Oct. 7 attacks.
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The UN documented patterns of sexual violence by Israeli forces, while Israel accused Hamas of sexual violence during the Oct. 7 attacks.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Reem Alsalem minimizes claims regarding Hamas' alleged sexual atrocities.Sub-event
- A commission has documented sexual atrocities committed during the October 7th attacks, and its report is being presented at the UN Human Rights Council.Sub-event
UN documents sexual violence and names Israel as a suspected perpetrator in the West Bank conflict.1 source
NYT/Kristof published a piece detailing alleged sexual violence by Hamas.1 source
UN documents Israeli sexual violence patterns; Israel counters by accusing Hamas of sexual violence.1 source
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The entities involved
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
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Hamas
Palestinian Islamist political and military organization
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West Bank
Palestinian territory on the western bank of the Jordan River, occupied by Israel
- Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
- Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.
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