Hamas Documents Reveal Torture and Execution of Members Over Same-Sex Relations

Leaked files detail Hamas' internal morality checks, allegations of sexual violence, and harsh punishments for recruits deemed 'unacceptable.'

Secret documents obtained by the IDF reveal Hamas tortured and executed members accused of same-sex relations and other 'moral violations.'
A total of 94 recruits were deemed 'unacceptable' for alleged actions including homosexuality, child rape, and 'flirting without legal relationships.'
Former Hamas commander Mahmoud Ishtiwi was executed in 2016 after being accused of engaging in same-sex relations, with testimony detailing his year-long torture in custody.
The documents also allege that male Israeli captives were raped by Hamas militants during and after the October 7, 2023, attacks.
Homosexuality is illegal in Gaza and punishable by imprisonment or death, reflecting the group's strict adherence to its interpretation of religious law.