Protesters called for the return of their loved ones, and specifically dedicated their efforts to the women held by Hamas and fears that hostage women may be pregnant.
Twelve women remain in Hamas captivity, and the medical system, as reported in Maariv, is preparing for the dreadful possibility of pregnancies resulting from the rape of hostage women.
Gaiman strongly denies these accusations, and says the claims are related to the two women's regret over the relationship.
Experts reveal the pervasive nature of sexual violence in the region, calling for urgent legal reforms and societal change to protect women and girls.
"If you have called Poriya, and wanted to go to the acute room and were told some excuse, contact us via mail - I want to know about it." the head of the lobby said.
Sexual violence in Iran serves a multifaceted role. At its core, it is a method of breaking down individuals’ defenses, paving the way for indoctrination and control.
Previous studies show criticism of the Hamas attack vanished from the NY Times. New Data suggests that this apathy also applies to Hamas's sexual violence
Israeli sex therapists discussed the effects of Hamas's sexual violence at the European sexology conference.
The father described how he raped a crying woman at gunpoint, and the son described how his father murdered the woman "after we finished raping her." The father admitted to raping multiple women.
This storyline illustrates the complex psychological repercussions that sexual assault can have, not only for the victim but for others in her life.
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