Sexual violence

19°

Weather

YnetGlobal Channels

Sites & Sources

more channels

Contact

Sexual violence

UN Secretary-General excludes Hamas from conflict-related sexual violence list

Despite acknowledging the findings of Pramila Patten, António Guterres refrained from blacklisting the terrorist organization and called for further investigation into allegations of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees

Itamar Eichner | 04.23.24

Amit Soussana's sexual assault testimony proves deniers wrong, worries families of remaining hostages

She told one of the world's leading newspapers about abuse in Hamas captivity, provoking a host of emotional reactions and increased fear for the well-being of those who have not yet been released; She is 'a real hero'

Yael Ciechanover, Hadar Gil-Ad, Adam Kutub | 03.27.24

'I was sexually assaulted in Hamas captivity,' ex-hostage Amit Soussana goes public with her story

Released hostage told the New York Times that she was sexually assaulted by one of her captors and was also beaten; She decided to go public with her traumatic story to tell her story to raise awareness about the plight of the hostages remaining in Gaza

Ynet | 03.26.24

Sexual abuse survivors in NY Orthodox community take a stand

Ultra-Orthodox survivors run Miami marathon and raise money for others including those dealing with addiction; Here are some of their stories

Ynetnews | 03.21.24

Katz to UN Security Council: hostages going through 'living hell on earth'

In special session on October 7 sexual violence report, FM urges panel to designate Hamas 'barbarians' as terrorist organization, bring about immediate release of all hostages

ynet correspondents | 03.12.24

הסדרנים הנורבגים, חלקם עם כאפיות, חוסמים את המפגינים היהודים והישראלים

International Women's Day march in Oslo bars Jews over anti-Hamas signs

Group of Israelis and Jews, who wanted to demonstrate against sexual violence against Israeli women on October 7, physically blocked by organizers, arguing signs a 'provocation'

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Bettini | 03.10.24

UN Security Council to meet on Hamas October 7 sexual violence report

Member states set to convene on Monday after Israel appeal bypassing UN chief; FM Katz: 'This is a significant achievement and a victory against attempts by the UN secretary-general to remove this issue from the agenda'

Itamar Eichner | 03.08.24

פרמילה פאטן, שליחת האו"ם לאלימות מינית, בביקור בנחל עוז

Unbiased, professional and fair: the UN official behind Hamas sex crime report

Despite media questioning her report on sexual violence in October 7 attack, top UN official on sexual violence Pramila Patten stood firm, rejecting their skepticism; while Israeli officials appreciate her stance, they stop short of full public endorsement

Itamar Eichner | 03.06.24

Israel demands meeting of UN Security Council over Oct. 7 sexual violence report

Israel is contacting 8 members of the Security Council, including the United States, to demand that they convene the body to discuss the report on Hamas sex crimes on October 7

Itamar Eichner | 03.05.24

At last Israel not alone after Hamas sexual crimes

Opinion: importance of preliminary report authored by Pramila Patten cannot be overstated in recognizing atrocities and its victims who continue to suffer

Yifat Bitton | 03.05.24

'Victims were raped and then murdered,' UN envoy says of Hamas atrocities

In a 24-page report UN envoy on sexual violence Pramila Patten describes rape, group rape, genital mutilation, necrophilia and more carried out by Hamas terrorist; says male and female hostages also subjected to sexual torture

Itamar Eichner, Agencies | 03.05.24

עדן וסלי ופרמילה פאטן, שליחת האו"ם לאלימות מינית

'Women were raped, and now, after five months, you remember?'

UN report on sexual violence in conflicts shows evidence of assaults by terrorists during Oct 7 massacre, released 5 months later; Eden Wesley, providing crucial testimony, questions, 'What if my testimony hadn't existed?'

Nina Fox | 03.04.24

UN report on Hamas atrocities confirms sexual violence took place on October 7

UN envoy on sexual violence Pramila Patten releases full report on Hamas' sexual violence based on evidence from her Israel visit to gather testimonies; Israeli ambassador Erdan slams international body for silence on terror group's sex crimes

Itamar Eichner | 03.04.24

'Many victims' bodies found mutilated and bound, some discovered deliberately booby-trapped'

First of its kind, report sheds light on the extent and brutality of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on October 7

Ynetnews | 02.21.24

UN envoy cannot sleep: 'Things happened here that I have never seen before'

Pramila Patten, Special envoy for Sexual Violence in Conflict says she now understands the magnitude of the events. Committed to working for the release of the female hostages. Her team will stay here this week, and she calls on the victims to testify

Itamar Eichner | 02.05.24

Previous Articles More Articles

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

Judicial reform Ahmad al-Sharaa Airstrike Amsterdam Antisemitism Ariel Bibas Benjamin Netanyahu Bitcoin Climate crisis Columbia University

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

Judicial reform Ahmad al-Sharaa Airstrike Amsterdam Antisemitism Ariel Bibas Benjamin Netanyahu Bitcoin Climate crisis Columbia University