Civil Commission Details Hamas Sexual Violence in 298-Page October 7 Report
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Updated · The Times · May 16
Civil Commission Details Hamas Sexual Violence in 298-Page October 7 Report
4 articles · Updated · The Times · May 16
A 298-page Civil Commission report says sexual violence was central to Hamas’s October 7 attack, documenting rape, mutilation and other abuses across multiple sites in Israel.
The report is backed by 430 witnesses and about 10,000 photos and video fragments, with testimony from the Nova festival, Kibbutz Be’eri and a military base.
Its authors—described as independent Israeli lawyers and human-rights workers—frame the findings as evidence of weaponized sexual assault and say they compiled them amid expected denial and demands for proof.
The report also highlights a broader dispute over recognition of the crimes, pointing to months of muted response from some feminist groups and international bodies including UN Women.
Published to prevent silence around the attacks, the findings land amid wider arguments over coverage of sexual abuse in the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
In a war of narratives, how is sexual violence evidence used by both sides to shape global opinion and justify actions?
Why does extensive evidence of sexual terror face a wall of silence from groups meant to champion women’s rights?
"Silenced No More": 2026 Report Reveals Widespread Sexual Violence and Legal Pathways After October 7, 2023 Attacks
Overview
In May 2026, the Civil Commission released the 'Silenced No More' report, providing a comprehensive account of systematic sexual and gender-based violence committed during the October 7, 2023 attacks and subsequent captivity. The report consolidates compelling evidence from survivor testimonies and international investigations, confirming that these acts were widespread and deliberately intended to humiliate and terrorize victims. By meticulously documenting these atrocities and highlighting their calculated nature, the report aims to ensure the suffering is neither denied nor forgotten, laying a strong foundation for international accountability and justice for survivors.