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Hamas Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in New Report

12/13/2025

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Hamas Accused of Crimes

Amnesty International released a 173-page report accusing Hamas of crimes against humanity during and after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, including murder, torture, and sexual violence.
The report states Hamas was chiefly responsible for violence against civilians and hostages.
The Israeli military confirmed the targeted killing of Hamas commander Raed Saad in Gaza.
Human rights advocates, including U.S. lawmakers, call for accountability for Israel's actions against journalists.

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Israeli Airstrike Kills Commander

On December 13, 2025, an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed Raed Saad, a Hamas commander.
Israeli officials say Saad was a key figure behind the October 7 attack and violated ceasefire agreements.
The airstrike followed a Hamas operation that injured two Israeli soldiers, signaling a shift in the conflict.
Hamas reported damage to a civilian vehicle but did not confirm Saad's death.

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Historical Context

The 2009 Goldstone Report, commissioned by the UN Human Rights Council, investigated the Gaza conflict from December 2008 to January 2009, concluding that both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes, with over 1,400 Palestinian deaths. This report's findings resonate with Amnesty International's recent accusations against Hamas for crimes during the October 7 attack, highlighting ongoing accountability issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Hamas Accused of Crimes

Amnesty International released a 173-page report accusing Hamas of crimes against humanity during and after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, including murder, torture, and sexual violence.
The report states Hamas was chiefly responsible for violence against civilians and hostages.
The Israeli military confirmed the targeted killing of Hamas commander Raed Saad in Gaza.
Human rights advocates, including U.S. lawmakers, call for accountability for Israel's actions against journalists.

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