Addressing Hamas' Sexual Violence: Knesset and Israeli Community Unite
The Knesset Health Committee discussed the treatment of Hamas rape victims during the October 7 terror attack, with sexual trauma experts urging the government to allocate more funds for treatment. The meeting revealed unusually high suicide rates since October 7, prompting calls for increased support systems and resources for victims. The director of the Trauma Treatment Center for Sexual Assault emphasized the need for a consistent treatment continuum and the opening of more treatment centers to address the trauma caused by sexual violence.