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Freed Israeli Hostage Alleges Sexual Assault in Gaza, First Male to Go Public

His account follows an October ceasefire release, echoing UN findings of sexual violence that militants dispute.

Overview

  • Rom Braslavski, 21, told Channel 13’s Hazinor he was stripped naked, tied up and starved while held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
  • He described the abuse as deliberate humiliation and said speaking about it remains difficult.
  • Braslavski was among the final 20 living hostages freed last month under the ceasefire and prisoner exchange.
  • Hamas and allied militants have denied sexual-abuse allegations, though a UN envoy earlier reported “clear and convincing” information of such crimes against hostages.
  • Footage released earlier this year showed an emaciated Braslavski in captivity, and CNN said the interview was filmed last week.