Choose your plan ArrowRight The atrocious acts of sexual violence against Israeli women on Oct. 7 has gotten shockingly little coverage. Unlike any previous incidents of ‘conflict-related sexual violence,’ as the U.N. calls it, the Hamas terrorists had body cameras and they filmed their actions. They broadcast it both to the families of the victims and on social media, so the horrific footage emerged right away.” She understandably feels “betrayed” by the international human rights community as do other Israeli women activists. In fact, the rape and brutalization of women has been the crucial hallmark of this brutal attack.”The Israeli Foreign Ministry recently tweeted out this short appeal:Believe Israeli womenBelieve Israeli womenBelieve Israeli womenBelieve Israeli womenBelieve Israeli womenBelieve Israeli womenBelieve Israeli womenBelieve Israeli womenBelieve Israeli women #BelieveIsraeliWomen #MeToo_UNless_UR_a_Jewpic.twitter.com/hdOaYIt8gZ — Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) November 19, 2023AdvertisementThe willful disregard of sexual violence against Israeli women and girls goes beyond mere ignorance to actual denial. One is left wondering why Israeli women and girls count for so little in the eyes of so many.

Source: CNN November 24, 2023 18:37 UTC