Hamas 'weaponised' sexual violence in 7 October attacks, Israeli investigation says
The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.
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The most comprehensive report of its kind details harrowing cases of sexual attacks which it says were systematic.
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