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Report Accuses Hamas of Rape, ICC Targets Leaders

5/16/2026

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  • An Israeli group released the “Silenced No More” report on May 13 2026, documenting sexual violence by Hamas during the Oct. 7 2023 attacks and captivity.
  • The Civil Commission said the assaults are crimes against humanity, citing UN investigators’ belief Hamas committed rape on Oct. 7.
  • ICC prosecutor Karim Khan said three Hamas leaders may be liable for rape, while Israeli authorities dismissed charges against five soldiers accused of beating and sodomizing a detainee.