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Israel’s quest for justice exposes Hamas’ systematic sexual violence campaign during October 7 massacre
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WARNING: This article includes graphic and disturbing accounts from the October 7 massacre in Israel.
Rape, gang-rape and acts of extreme sexual violence carried out by Hamas terrorists during their brutal Oct. 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel were part of a well-planned systematic weapon of war, a report, based on collated, open-source evidence and new testimonies, has found.
Authored by The Dinah Project, a global initiative advancing justice for victims of conflict-related sexual violence, the 80-page report titled «A Quest for Justice: October 7 and Beyond» calls on international human rights groups to recognize that Hamas weaponized sexual violence as part of its atrocities and demands that the U.N. secretary general blacklist the Palestinian terror group.
«The main goal is to provide, for the first time, a comprehensive framework, based on all the available information, that has been analyzed and cross-checked from a legal perspective to prove that sexual violence was indeed used as a weapon of war by Hamas on October 7,» Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, director of the Rackman Center for the Advancement of the Status of Women at Bar-Ilan University, which oversees the Dinah Project, told Fox News Digital.
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Hamas terrorists killed civilians, including women, children and the elderly, when they attacked Israel on Oct. 7. (Israel Defense Forces via AP)
«Based on that, we hope to develop or to propose a legal theory that allows for the prosecution of all the terrorists who took part in the attack and hold them responsible and accountable for all the acts of sexual violence that were perpetrated,» said Halperin-Kaddari, who officially presented the report to Israel’s first lady Michal Herzog, wife of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, on Tuesday.
While accounts of sexual violence, including rape, gang-rape and genital mutilation, emerged quickly following Hamas’ brutal attack that sparked 20 months of war in Gaza, some in the international community – including multiple women’s rights groups – cast doubt on the reports due to a lack of physical evidence or of victims.
Most of the victims, Halperin-Kaddari pointed out, were either murdered, taken hostage or too traumatized to speak about their experience.
A bloodied handprint stains a wall in a Nir Oz house after Hamas terrorists attacked this kibbutz days earlier near the border of Gaza. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
«It was a huge disappointment that the international human rights community could not handle the truth or escape the politicization of this issue,» she said, adding, «it’s a sign of a failure by the international human rights community that could not accept a complex situation where one side in the conflict, which is always perceived to be the victim, turns into the aggressor and uses the most horrific kind of crime — rapes and sexual violence — to advance their cause.»
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Under pressure, some international organizations such as UN Women and the International Criminal Court in The Hague did carry out investigations, which concurred with accounts from witnesses and first responders that sexual violence and rapes had taken place.
The Dinah Project’s report builds on those investigations, bringing together, for the first time, first-hand testimonies, including from 15 returned hostages, 17 eye and earwitnesses, and 27 first responders.
According to the report, which also draws from forensic evidence, as well as visual and audio documentation, «sexual violence was widespread and systematic» during the attack, which saw more than 1,200 people, civilians and soldiers murdered, and some 251 taken hostage back to Gaza.
Destroyed cars and personal effects are still left scattered around the Supernova Music Festival site, where hundreds were killed and dozens taken by Hamas terrorists near the border with Gaza, on Oct. 7, 2023 in Kibbutz Re’im, Israel. (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
Further, the report found that the acts of rape, gang-rape and other forms of sexual violence took place in at least six different locations: the Nova music festival, Route 232, Nahal Oz military base, and Kibbutzim Re’im, Nir Oz and Kfar Aza.
«Clear patterns emerged in how the sexual violence was perpetrated, including victims found partially or fully naked with their hands tied, often to structures like trees or poles; evidence of gang rapes followed by execution; genital mutilation; and public humiliation,» said the report.
For those who were taken hostage, sexual violence continued into captivity, with multiple returnees reporting «forced nudity, physical and verbal sexual harassment, sexual assaults, and threats of forced marriage,» the report found.
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«Hamas used sexual violence as a tactical weapon, as part of a genocidal scheme and with the goal of terrorizing and dehumanizing Israeli society, a finding with significant implications for international justice mechanisms,» the report’s authors write, outlining some «practical frameworks for achieving accountability.»
Among the recommendations, the report urges the international community to view conflict-related sexual violence as a «distinct category,» different from everyday sexual offenses; to take into consideration «the systematic silencing of victims; to utilize more diverse forms of admissible evidence, including eyewitness accounts and circumstantial evidence; and to apply joint criminal responsibility to all participants in the attack, rather than requiring direct links between individual perpetrators and specific acts and victims.»
Palestinians walk away from the kibbutz of Kfar Azza, Israel, near the fence with the Gaza Strip on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Eslaiah)
«We also seek to set the historical record straight: Hamas used sexual violence as a tactical weapon of war,» the authors write, adding, «This report thus sets the stage for future criminal and other domestic and international proceedings against Hamas terrorists, leaders and collaborators.»
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Israeli first lady Michal Herzog, who received The Dinah Project’s report on Tuesday, said in a statement that it «lays out the truth.»
«On behalf of all those harmed, we must continue to fight until their voices are heard everywhere and justice is served,» she said, adding, «as a woman, a mother, and an Israeli, I read the reports with a broken heart… it challenges the global silence, replaces denial with facts, and calls on the world to recognize sexual violence as a crime against humanity and to prosecute those responsible.»
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Cómo el temor al abandono puede condicionar una relación de pareja y claves para prevenirlo
En muchas parejas, el miedo a ser dejado condiciona el comportamiento diario. Este temor se manifiesta incluso cuando la relación parece estable. Personas que atraviesan esta situación interpretan señales neutras como indicios de un posible conflicto. La ansiedad crece ante la idea de una ruptura, lo que influye directamente en la forma de interactuar con la pareja.
La reacción ante este miedo suele ser rápida y emocional. Quien lo experimenta ajusta su conducta para evitar el abandono, aunque no existan motivos concretos para sospechar de un final inminente. Estas conductas, lejos de fortalecer el vínculo, suelen provocar el efecto contrario y generan un desgaste en la relación.
A pesar de los esfuerzos por proteger el lazo afectivo, la preocupación constante por la posibilidad de ser abandonado puede afectar la estabilidad emocional de ambas personas. La relación se ve alterada cuando una de las partes actúa desde la inseguridad, lo que termina dañando la confianza y la comunicación.
Según precisó el psicólogo Tomás Santa Cecilia a Psicología y Mente, el miedo al abandono suele originarse en la infancia. Factores como la ausencia emocional de los cuidadores, separaciones conflictivas o situaciones de inestabilidad familiar contribuyen a que los individuos desarrollen una sensación de alerta permanente ante la idea de perder el afecto de alguien importante.
Estos aprendizajes tempranos continúan influyendo en la vida adulta, aunque la persona no siempre lo reconozca de manera consciente.
Esta respuesta surge como un mecanismo de supervivencia. De acuerdo con Santa Cecilia, cuando el entorno no garantiza cercanía y protección, el cerebro aprende a identificar señales de posible separación como una amenaza. Por eso, incluso experiencias que no implican una pérdida extrema pueden instalar este temor de forma persistente.
El resultado es una búsqueda constante de confirmación y una dificultad para tolerar la incertidumbre. Las personas afectadas dudan de su propio valor y buscan en la pareja una validación continua, lo que puede derivar en ansiedad, celos o dependencia emocional.
En ese tono, un estudio reciente publicado en la revista Behavioral Sciences destaca que el miedo al abandono y la ansiedad por separación están estrechamente vinculados con experiencias tempranas de apego inseguro.
Los investigadores señalan que estas experiencias pueden generar patrones de pensamiento y conducta caracterizados por la búsqueda constante de validación y la dificultad para confiar plenamente en la pareja. Esta dinámica, presente en la vida adulta, incrementa la probabilidad de desarrollar relaciones marcadas por la dependencia emocional, la ansiedad y la dificultad para establecer límites saludables
Este miedo se expresa de diferentes maneras. Según detalló el profesional a Psicología y Mente, algunas personas se muestran complacientes en exceso o evitan el conflicto a toda costa, priorizando las necesidades de la pareja y relegando las propias. Otras eligen la distancia emocional como una forma de protegerse, mantienen relaciones superficiales o evitan el compromiso para no enfrentar el dolor de una posible ruptura.
En ambos casos, la dinámica genera desgaste y dificulta la construcción de una relación equilibrada. La mente anticipa escenarios negativos y la ansiedad se instala en el día a día. En ocasiones, surgen crisis de angustia o comportamientos que terminan dañando el vínculo, como discusiones frecuentes o decisiones impulsivas.
El miedo al abandono también influye en la elección de pareja. Es común vincularse con personas emocionalmente distantes o que no priorizan la relación. Esta elección refuerza la creencia de que el afecto no es seguro y perpetúa el ciclo de inseguridad y búsqueda de confirmación.
La presencia constante de este miedo afecta la comunicación. Las conversaciones importantes se evitan por temor a generar conflictos o, por el contrario, se reclaman respuestas desde la ansiedad. Expresar emociones y necesidades se convierte en un desafío, lo que dificulta el entendimiento y la empatía.
La relación se resiente cuando uno de los integrantes siente que debe modificar su comportamiento para evitar el abandono. Esto puede llevar a aceptar situaciones incómodas, ceder ante demandas poco saludables o alejarse para no resultar vulnerable. La falta de límites claros y la dificultad para expresar lo que se siente generan una sensación de insatisfacción y malestar.
La ansiedad se intensifica cuando la pareja no está disponible, ya sea física o emocionalmente. Los pensamientos anticipatorios se multiplican y las acciones impulsivas afectan la convivencia. Este patrón se instala de forma automática y resulta difícil de revertir sin un trabajo consciente sobre el origen del miedo.
Superar este temor requiere identificar cuándo aparece y qué situaciones lo activan. Reconocer los momentos en los que la mente interpreta gestos o silencios como amenazas permite tomar distancia de las emociones intensas y evitar reacciones impulsivas. Cuestionar las interpretaciones y buscar hechos concretos ayuda a diferenciar el presente de experiencias pasadas.
De acuerdo con expertos consultados por Psicología y Mente, expresar los sentimientos de manera clara y honesta favorece la comunicación y reduce la ansiedad. Hablar desde la propia experiencia, en lugar de acusar o reprochar, crea un espacio de diálogo más saludable. Establecer límites y cuidar la individualidad contribuye a fortalecer la seguridad interna.
Tener espacios propios y vínculos diversos permite que la estabilidad emocional no dependa únicamente de la pareja. El desarrollo de intereses personales y la construcción de redes de apoyo favorecen una relación más equilibrada y menos dependiente.
El proceso de transformación no resulta inmediato. Requiere autoobservación, honestidad y la disposición a modificar patrones aprendidos. Sin embargo, cada paso orientado a reconocer y afrontar el miedo al abandono favorece la construcción de relaciones basadas en la confianza y el deseo genuino de compartir, y no en la necesidad de evitar la soledad.
Fortalecer la comunicación, establecer límites claros y cultivar la autonomía son recursos fundamentales para construir vínculos más estables y satisfactorios. La superación del miedo al abandono permite vivir la relación de pareja como un espacio de encuentro, lejos de la amenaza constante de la pérdida.
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Leavitt scoffs at reporter who questioned when Trump has been ‘falsely called racist’: ‘You’re kidding?’
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday pushed back on a reporter who asked for examples of when the president had been «falsely called racist.»
«Yesterday, in his statement about Jesse Jackson, the president said ‘despite the fact that I’m falsely and consistently called a racist by the scoundrels and lunatics and the radical left Democrats all, it was always my pleasure to help Jesse along the way.’ Where or when does the president believe he’s been falsely called racist?» the reporter asked.
Leavitt responded to the reporter in disbelief and asked if he was «kidding,» to which the reporter replied that he was not.
«I will pull you [a] plethora of examples. I’m going to get my team in that room to start, going through the Internet of radical Democrats throughout the years and who have accused this president falsely of being a racist. And I’m sure there’s many people in this room and on network television across the country who have accused him of the same. In fact, I know that because I’ve seen it with my own eyes,» Leavitt said.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a news briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on Feb. 18, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
The press secretary noted that the president was scheduled on Wednesday to hold an event marking Black History Month. Additionally, she listed a number of policy accomplishments aimed at benefiting both the Black community and Americans as a whole, such as the administration’s commitment to funding Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the establishment of Trump accounts.
«So, there is a lot this president has done for all Americans, regardless of race, and he has absolutely been falsely called and smeared as a racist. And I’m happy to provide you those receipts, and we gladly will right after this briefing,» Leavitt added.
Donald Trump and Jesse Jackson attend Tyson-Spinks Boxing Match on June 27, 1988, at the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
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The reporter was referring to President Donald Trump’s post regarding the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday at the age of 84. The president, who posted several pictures of himself with Jackson, remembered the late reverend as a «good man with lots of personality, grit and ‘street smarts’» before making the remarks about being falsely labeled as a racist.
Trump noted that he supported and «provided office space» for Jackson and the reverend’s civil rights organization, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Additionally, Trump said that he had responded to Jackson’s «request for help getting criminal justice reform passed and signed, when no other president would even try.» The president also touted his own work to secure long-term funding for HBCUs.
«Jesse was a force of nature like few others before him,» Trump said before seemingly taking a swipe at the reverend over his support of former President Barack Obama’s candidacy.
Donald Trump and The Reverend Jesse Jackson with singers from the hotel lounge act at the Tyson vs Holmes pre-fight party at Trump Plaza Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J., Jan. 22, 1988. (Jeffrey Asher/ Getty Images)
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«He loved his family greatly, and to them I send my deepest sympathies and condolences. Jesse will be missed!» Trump added.
The president has often faced accusations of racism from prominent Democrats, including his most recent predecessor, former President Joe Biden. Trump has long pushed back against the notion, highlighting his relationships with prominent Black figures during his celebrity days and his policy moves during his time as president.
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UN Security Council moves up session on Gaza, West Bank ahead of Trump’s inaugural Board of Peace meeting
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The United Nations Security Council will convene a high-level meeting Wednesday to address the fragile Gaza ceasefire and Israel’s expanding operations in the West Bank as diplomatic attention shifts toward President Donald Trump’s upcoming inaugural Board of Peace meeting.
The session in New York was initially planned for Thursday but was moved up, according to The Associated Press, after Trump announced that his newly formed Board of Peace would meet the same day, creating scheduling conflicts for diplomats expected to attend both events.
The AP reported that the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, Israel, Jordan, Egypt and Indonesia are expected to attend the monthly Middle East meeting of the 15-member U.N. Security Council.
Several Arab and Islamic nations requested the session last week to address the situation in Gaza and Israel’s expansion of settlements in the West Bank before some of their leaders head to Washington.
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Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour speaks to the media on behalf of the Arab Group at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City Feb. 17, 2026. (Zamek/VIEWpress via Getty Images)
Trump announced Monday that member states of his newly formed Board of Peace have pledged more than $5 billion toward humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
He said participating countries have also committed thousands of personnel to an international stabilization force and local policing efforts aimed at maintaining security in the enclave.
In outlining the initiative, Trump said Hamas must adhere to what he described as a commitment to «full and immediate demilitarization,» framing the effort as a broader push toward regional stability.
TRUMP LAUNCHES PHASE 2 OF GAZA PEACE PLAN — BUT HAMAS DISARMAMENT REMAINS THE REAL TEST
Palestinians shop for food beneath a destroyed building in Gaza City’s Zawiya market Feb. 18, 2026, during the first days of Ramadan. (Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP via Getty Images)
Israel formally joined the Board of Peace Feb. 11 ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump at the White House.
Netanyahu was not present at the initial ceremony held in Davos, Switzerland, in late January, where leaders from 17 countries, including presidents and other senior government officials from Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Central and Southeast Asia signed the founding charter alongside Trump.
Netanyahu later agreed to join the initiative after previously raising concerns about the composition of the Gaza executive board, particularly the roles of Qatar and Turkey.
President Donald Trump, center, holds up a signed Board of Peace charter during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2026. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
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A number of other countries were invited by the White House to participate, including Russia, Belarus, France, Germany, Vietnam, Finland, Ukraine, Ireland, Greece and China.
Poland and Italy said they would not join the board.
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