Ex-hostage to UN official who doubted Oct. 7 rape: ‘I am living proof’ of Hamas sexual violence (opens original article in a new tab)

A former Hamas hostage testified at the UN about sexual violence during the October 7 attack, accusing a UN official of denying evidence of such crimes.

• Ex-hostage Ilana Gritzewsky testified at the UN Human Rights Council about sexual violence by Hamas during the October 7, 2023, attack.
• Gritzewsky accused UN special rapporteur Reem Alsalem of denying evidence of sexual violence against women during the attack.
• A 2024 UN report by Pramila Patten found 'reasonable grounds' to believe Hamas committed rape and sexual abuse on October 7.