New report reveals Hamas’ campaign of sexual violence on October 7
Researchers identified 13 recurring patterns of sexual and gender-based violence, including rape, gang rape, forced stripping and threats of forced marriage
Assessment
This report provides systematic documentation of sexual violence during the October 7 attacks, moving beyond anecdotal accounts to establish a pattern of deliberate, organized abuse. The findings challenge any narrative that such acts were spontaneous or incidental, instead framing them as a tactical component of the assault. The key question now is how international bodies and legal institutions will respond to this evidence.