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Harris Highlights Increasing Testimonies of Sexual Violence by Hamas

Vice President Kamala Harris meets with former Israeli hostage and calls for stronger international action against conflict-related sexual violence.

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks on conflict-related sexual violence at an event in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, adjacent to the White House, June 17, 2024. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Harris met with Amit Soussana, an Israeli lawyer who described being sexually assaulted while held hostage in Gaza.
  • More testimonies of sexual violence by Hamas are anticipated as additional hostages are released.
  • Harris emphasized the need for a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal to halt ongoing violence in Gaza.
  • The Biden administration has been working to prevent conflict-related sexual violence globally through various initiatives.
  • A United Nations report found reasonable grounds to believe Hamas committed rape and other forms of sexualized torture during the October 7, 2024 attack.