Gazan women detail Hamas sexual abuse

Women living under Hamas rule in Gaza are breaking their silence to describe widespread sexual abuse by the group's fighters and others in positions of power. They report being subjected to sexual blackmail in exchange for aid or money, with human rights organizations estimating up to 60,000 women are vulnerable to such exploitation. The allegations highlight a pattern of systematic abuse that has gone largely unreported due to fear and repression under Hamas governance. This emerging testimony sheds light on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza beyond the ongoing conflict with Israel.