UN's Türk urges probe into alleged sexual violence during Hamas terror attacks

UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Wednesday condemned serious sexual violations allegedly carried out by Hamas militants during their terror attacks in southern Israel on 7 October, while humanitarians in Gaza said conditions for civilians there had hit “rock bottom”, amid continued bombardment and mass displacement in the south.

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UN's Türk urges probe into alleged sexual violence during Hamas terror attacks

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