"Palestinian women, men and children have reported attacks, forced nudity, invasive and painful body cavity searches, and threats of sexual violence, highlighting the severe impact of gendered violence."
"More than two-thirds of households surveyed identified rising violence against women and children, including sexual harassment targeting girls, as a tipping point in their decision to leave."
"Participants described sexualized harassment as the moment when fear shifted from chronic to unbearable, illustrating the psychological toll on communities."
Gendered violence and sexual assault are being employed by Israeli soldiers and settlers to force Palestinians from their homes in the West Bank. Reports indicate various forms of sexual violence, including forced nudity and invasive searches. Over the past three years, 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were documented, likely underreported due to stigma. The use of sexualized violence pressures communities to leave their homes, with many households citing rising violence as a critical factor in their decision to relocate. The report details the escalation of these attacks since 2023.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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