U.N.-backed human rights experts released a report on Wednesday detailing instances of sexual and gender-based violence involving Israeli forces and Palestinian militants during the early stages of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The report highlighted allegations of war crimes committed by both parties, with Israel also accused of crimes against humanity. Israel has denied these allegations, citing bias within the investigative body.
The report covered events from the October 7 rampage through the end of the previous year, documenting a range of rights violations and crimes. Israeli forces were accused of acts such as forced starvation, murder, collective punishment, intentional attacks on civilians, and more. Similarly, Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups were implicated in deliberate killings, mistreatment of civilians, and hostage-takings.
