Exposing Hamas’s Use of Sexual Violence as a Weapon in the October 7 Attack

On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a barbaric surprise attack that shocked the world, killing over 1,200 Israelis and taking hundreds hostage. Now, an authoritative Israeli report by the Dinah Project confirms what many have already suspected: Hamas employed sexual violence as a deliberate and systematic weapon of war.Drawing from survivor testimonies, first responder accounts, and forensic evidence, this report paints a chilling picture of how Hamas militants not only committed mass murder but also subjected victims to horrific sexual assaults — including gang rapes, forced nudity, genital mutilation, and public humiliation. These were not isolated crimes but coordinated acts...