The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, has expressed deep concern over reports of the weaponization of sexual assault in the conflict involving Hamas and Israel. A recent report submitted by Israel detailed Hamas's systematic and widespread acts of sexual violence on October 7th, prompting UN experts to call for an investigation into what they describe as credible allegations of egregious human rights violations against women and girls in Gaza.
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield emphasized the strong opposition to the use of sexual violence against women as a tool of war, stating that such actions are unacceptable. She acknowledged the importance of documenting these incidents to hold perpetrators accountable in the future.
