UN Experts Report Sexual Violence in Israel-Hamas Conflict

A UN-backed report accuses Israeli forces and Palestinian militants of committing sexual and gender-based violence during the Israel-Hamas war. It identifies multiple war crimes and crimes against humanity by both sides, despite Israel's denial of cooperation and claims of bias.

In a comprehensive report released on Wednesday, UN-backed human rights experts have accused both Israeli forces and Palestinian militants of engaging in sexual and gender-based violence during the early months of the Israel-Hamas war.

This detailed documentation alleges that war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed by both parties, with Israeli forces implicated in forced starvation, murder, collective punishment, and intentional attacks on civilians. Meanwhile, Palestinian militants are accused of deliberate killings, mistreatment of civilians, and hostage-takings.

The Israeli government has dismissed the report, accusing the UN body of bias and refusing cooperation. The report underscores ongoing tensions between the UN and Israel, further inflamed by recent events.