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New 300-page report by the Israeli non-profit organization Civil Commission claims that Hamas engaged in sexual violence and rape during the October 7 attacks on Israel

A new 300-page report by the Israeli non-profit organization Civil Commission claims that Hamas engaged in sexual violence and rape during the October 7 attacks on Israel.

By Belfast Herald Staff Reporter2 min read

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A new 300-page report by the Israeli non-profit organization Civil Commission claims that Hamas engaged in sexual violence and rape during the October 7 attacks on Israel.

The development was among the significant world stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to ABC Australia on 12 May 2026.

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