New polls show growing Israeli support for a hostage deal, highlighting fears of sexual violence against captives.
"Without international acknowledgment of Hamas's sexual violence and sanctions against them, these crimes are legitimized, and the perpetrators evade accountability," Hochman said.
What conversations are we having with our children? If you believe 15 is too young to talk about respect, consent, and responsibility, I urge you to read about the girl from the North.
'Turning harm done to the victims into harm done to the nation takes the victim out of the equation, erases her, and turns her into a public object.'
Most of those surveyed said that they believe that potential sexual assault towards the hostages should affect a ceasefire.
Eilat police released three suspects to house arrest after they were accused of raping a minor for over two hours.
Over 60 Jewish groups urge the UN to declare Hamas’s use of sexual violence a crime against humanity.
Israel must combat sexual violence in all forms, from October 7’s atrocities to daily, hidden assaults.
Police and crisis centers show differing patterns in sex offense complaints, highlighting reporting gaps in Israel.
In February, the same court sentenced the two ringleaders of the gang rape, Isi Rafilov, 27, and Ilizir Meirov, 26, to double-digit years in prison for their crimes.
JPOST Digital Library
