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BBC OS: 2024/03/05 17:06 GMT: UN: Hamas used sexual violence

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UN: Hamas used sexual violence

2024/03/05 17:06 GMT

2024/03/05 17:06 GMT: UN: Hamas used sexual violence

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UN says sexual violence took place in attack on Israel on 7 October

The UN says it found "reasonable grounds to believe" sexual violence, including gang rape, took place when Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October.

A team from the United Nations says there is "convincing information" that hostages held in Gaza have been subjected to sexual violence including rape and sexualised torture. It also found "reasonable grounds to believe" sexual violence, including gang rape, took place when Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October. We speak to our correspondent in Jerusalem to get the latest - and find out what is happening with ceasefire talks.

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Presenter: Luke Jones

(Photo: Protesters release balloons as they call for the immediate release of hostages, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, 16 January, 2024. Credit: Tyrone Siu/Reuters)

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