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First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

Headline from KVIA El Paso, from the development of May 12, 2026

Newest development May 13, 2026 · 2 reports'Redefined Evil': Hamas' Sexual Terror Detailed in New Report NYT Doesn't Want Anyone to Read

By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Hamas militants and their allies raped, assaulted and sexually tortured their victims during and after the October 7, 2023 terror attack on southern Israel “to maximize pain and suffering,” a landmark new report has concluded.

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    First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

  2. Newest

    'Redefined Evil': Hamas' Sexual Terror Detailed in New Report NYT Doesn't Want Anyone to Read

    Headline from Hot Air ·

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Hamas militants and their allies raped, assaulted and sexually tortured their victims during and after the October 7, 2023 terror attack on southern Israel “to maximize pain and suffering,” a landmark new report has concluded.

  2. The World from PRX

    New Israeli report finds 'systemic' rape central to Oct. 7 attack (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    A new a new Israeli investigation finds that the use of sexual violence on Oct. 7 and against hostages in captivity was a “calculated strategy by Hamas.” In another separate report released today, Israel’s State Comptroller accused the government of neglecting military procurements and jeopardizing …

  3. Townhall

    New Report Details the Horrifying Things Hamas Did to Israelis on October 7 (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    New report reveals horrific atrocities committed by Hamas against Israelis on October 7, 2023.

  4. New York Post

    Hamas forced sex between family members as part of Oct. 7 torture campaign, probe finds: ‘You hear the screams’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Hamas waged a widespread campaign of rape during the Oct. 7 massacre -- including sexual torture designed to destroy entire families, a horrific two-year investigation released Tuesday concluded.

  5. Hot Air

    'Redefined Evil': Hamas' Sexual Terror Detailed in New Report NYT Doesn't Want Anyone to Read (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    New report exposes Hamas' horrific sexual terror and atrocities during October 7 attacks.

  6. New York Post

    Full depravity of Hamas’ sexual brutality laid bare in damning new Oct. 7 report: ‘It was done for fun’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Civil Commission on October 7 Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children released the findings of a two-year investigation on Tuesday.

  7. The Daily Signal

    New Report Details Hamas Oct. 7 Sexual Violence Strategy (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    A disturbing new report details Hamas' use of sexual terror, including forcing family members to sexually abuse each other.

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