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Civil Commission Confirms Hamas Sexual Crimes, Calls Tribunal

5/12/2026

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The Civil Commission, led by Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, released the 300-page “Silenced No More” report confirming Hamas-committed sexual crimes in Israel.
The report archived over 10,000 photos, 1,800 hours of video and recorded 13 categories of sexual violence from 430 survivor interviews.
It notes a Knesset-approved tribunal will try perpetrators and recommends a specialized prosecution framework with trained investigators, trauma-informed procedures, international cooperation and sanctions.

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Story summary

The Civil Commission, led by Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, released the 300-page “Silenced No More” report confirming Hamas-committed sexual crimes in Israel.
The report archived over 10,000 photos, 1,800 hours of video and recorded 13 categories of sexual violence from 430 survivor interviews.
It notes a Knesset-approved tribunal will try perpetrators and recommends a specialized prosecution framework with trained investigators, trauma-informed procedures, international cooperation and sanctions.