
A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has revealed shocking details of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Hamas-led armed groups during the October 7 attack in southern Israel. The 236-page report titled ‘I Can’t Erase All the Blood from My Mind’: Palestinian Armed Groups’ October 7 Assault on Israel’ highlights the deliberate targeting of civilians and the heinous acts carried out by the militants.
The report states that the attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people in Israel and the hostage-taking of over 250 individuals, was meticulously planned to kill civilians and take hostages. The assault was orchestrated by Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, in collaboration with four other Palestinian armed groups.