The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sexual-violence/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png sexual violence | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sexual-violence/ 32 32 Sexual violence was ‘systematic, integral’ to Hamas-led October 7 terror assault, study finds https://www.timesofisrael.com/sexual-violence-was-systematic-integral-to-october-7-terror-assault-study-finds/ Tue, 12 May 2026 05:37:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821194 Rape, sexual torture, mutilation and postmortem sexual abuse found to have been used to 'terrorize' Israeli society, with images of the atrocities 'weaponized' through social media

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]]> Freed captive Sasha Troufanov reveals sexual harassment during Gaza captivity https://www.timesofisrael.com/freed-captive-sasha-troufanov-reveals-sexual-harassment-during-gaza-captivity/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:46:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744583&preview=true&preview_id=3744583 In BBC interview, ex-hostage recalls being captured by terrorists on Oct. 7 and shot in the legs while trying to flee, says Palestinian civilians beat him after he was abducted into Gaza

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]]> UN official for violence against women falsely claims no independent probe found Oct. 7 rape https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-official-for-violence-against-women-falsely-claims-no-independent-probe-found-oct-7-rape/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3689175 Reem Alsalem’s remarks contradict 2024 UN report which found 'reasonable grounds' to believe sexual violence took place in Hamas-led attacks, and even more against hostages in Gaza

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]]> ‘I was torn apart, dying’: Rom Braslavski says captors sexually assaulted, tortured him https://www.timesofisrael.com/i-was-torn-apart-dying-rom-braslavski-says-captors-sexually-assaulted-tortured-him/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:24:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3682375 'It was sexual violence, and its main purpose was to humiliate me,' ex-hostage says. 'I'd say to myself: 'I survived another day in hell. Tomorrow I'll wake up to another hell''

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]]> UN chief warns Israel it may be put on sexual violence blacklist; in 1st, Hamas on list https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-chief-warns-israel-it-may-be-put-on-sexual-violence-blacklist-in-1st-hamas-on-list/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:36:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3619265 In letter to Israeli envoy Danny Danon, Antonio Guterres cites 'grave concern' over sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees in prisons; Danon calls idea 'unfounded' and 'absurd'

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]]> Ex-hostage Ilana Gritzewsky says ‘political cowardice’ endangers captives https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-ilana-gritzewsky-says-political-cowardice-endangers-captives/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:15:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3597726 Recounting 'hellish' abuse and degradation she endured, released hostage tells Knesset committee she was made to be 'property' in Gaza, urges an end to the war

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]]> Israel urges UN to act on report detailing how Hamas used sexual violence on Oct. 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-urges-un-to-act-on-report-detailing-how-hamas-used-sexual-violence-on-oct-7/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:38:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3594914 Decrying lack of action, Israeli envoy says United Nations 'took far too long to even acknowledge that such violence took place,' says findings should be taken up to 'highest level'

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]]> Rape as weapon of war: Report lays groundwork for prosecuting Oct 7. sexual violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/rape-as-weapon-of-war-report-lays-groundwork-for-prosecuting-oct-7-sexual-violence/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:23:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3593510 Dinah Project findings confirm Hamas systematically weaponized sexual assault as part of a broader campaign to terrorize, humiliate and dehumanize Israelis

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]]> Teen ex-hostage says Hamas captor would touch her, tell her he wanted to marry her https://www.timesofisrael.com/teen-ex-hostage-says-hamas-captor-would-touch-her-tell-her-he-wanted-to-marry-her/ Tue, 06 May 2025 20:07:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3543175 Dafna Elyakim opens up about sexual abuse she endured during captivity, says terrorist guard would threaten to keep her behind in Gaza after everyone else was released

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]]> Ex-hostage recalls ‘flashes’ from alleged rape by trainer who she says drugged her https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-recalls-flashes-from-alleged-rape-by-trainer-who-she-says-drugged-her/ Sat, 03 May 2025 22:33:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3540865 In 1st interview since going public as plaintiff in case against well-known influencer, Mia Schem says suspect convinced her to host meeting by saying Hollywood producer would attend

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]]> ‘Blood libel’: Israel slams UN report claiming it committed ‘genocidal acts’ in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/blood-libel-israel-slams-un-report-claiming-it-committed-genocidal-acts-in-gaza/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:12:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3502189 Israeli officials, women's groups accuse UN panel of bias and antisemitism for alleging Israeli forces 'intentionally destroyed' fertility center and perpetrated sexual violence

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]]> Israeli pop singer Moshiko Mor indicted in court for rape, sodomy https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-pop-singer-moshiko-mor-indicted-in-court-for-rape-sodomy/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:03:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3459260 Musician was arrested earlier this month for allegedly raping a 30-year-old woman at his Rishon Lezion apartment in late December; he insists encounter was consensual

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]]> Ex-hostage tells UN she was sexually assaulted by Hamas guard ‘in most horrifying way’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-tells-un-she-was-sexually-assaulted-by-hamas-guard-in-most-horrifying-way/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:50:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3403847 Amit Soussana assails 'overwhelming silence, even denial' of atrocities in speech to Security Council; Mia Schem: Captor 'constantly reminded me he saw me without underwear'

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]]> One in 8 girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-in-8-girls-and-women-raped-or-sexually-assaulted-before-age-18-unicef-says/ Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:23:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3394557 UN children's agency report, based on 12 years of stats from 120 countries, also finds 1 in 11 men and boys affected, calls it 'a stain on our moral conscience'

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]]> In first, male October 7 survivor recounts rape at hands of Hamas terrorists https://www.timesofisrael.com/male-october-7-survivor-recounts-rape-at-hands-of-hamas-terrorists/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:41:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3338510 'They pin you to the ground, you try to resist, they take off your clothes, laugh at you, humiliate you, spit at you,' survivor says, recounting 'very difficult' assault

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