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Sexual Violence in Conflict: Gaza and the Occupied Territories
This chapter dives deep into the weaponization and debate surrounding sexual violence in Gaza and the occupied territories, discussing reports by UN officials, personal experiences with preventing sexual violence, and the complexities of denial from Hamas and the IDF. The speakers emphasize the need for international oversight, clear protocols, and individualized justice, while critiquing the binary approach often taken in conflicts. The conversation highlights historical and contemporary instances of sexual violence as a tool for dominance, urging thorough investigations and the recognition of victims regardless of their backgrounds.