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Hamas Used Sexual Violence as Weapon in October Attack

7/8/2025

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A chilling report by the Dinah Project reveals that Hamas employed sexual violence as a weapon during the October 7 attack on Israel, with survivors recounting harrowing tales of rape and mutilation. This shocking evidence has ignited urgent demands for justice and seeks to lay the groundwork for prosecuting these heinous crimes.

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A chilling report by the Dinah Project reveals that Hamas employed sexual violence as a weapon during the October 7 attack on Israel, with survivors recounting harrowing tales of rape and mutilation. This shocking evidence has ignited urgent demands for justice and seeks to lay the groundwork for prosecuting these heinous crimes.