Trending Now - Israeli Probe Reveals Hamas Exploited Sexual Violence in Attacks

WHO:

BBC - Hamas is identified as the group involved in the attacks.

BBC - The Civil Commission conducted the investigation into the attacks.

WHAT:

BBC - The report details systematic sexual attacks during the 7 October attacks.

BBC - More than 370 people were killed at the Nova dance festival, which was one of the deadliest attacks.

WHERE:

BBC - The Nova dance festival is the location where the attacks occurred.

WHEN:

BBC - The attacks took place on 7 October.

WHY:

BBC - The report claims that Hamas "weaponised" sexual violence during the attacks.

HOW:

BBC - Witnesses reported violent gang rapes occurring during the attacks.

BBC - A male survivor described being used like a "sex doll" by assailants.

BBC - Many victims of sexual violence were reportedly shot in the head.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 19:33 UTC)

A recent report from the Civil Commission reveals that Hamas was involved in systematic sexual attacks during the deadly assaults on the Nova dance festival, where more than 370 people lost their lives. Witnesses described horrific scenes, including violent gang rapes, with one male survivor recounting being treated like a "sex doll" by his attackers, while many victims of sexual violence were reportedly shot in the head. The report claims that Hamas "weaponised" sexual violence as part of their strategy during the attacks that took place on October 7.