Freed Israeli hostage recounts sexual abuse in Hamas captivity to NYT
Former hostage Amit Sousanna alleges rape and torture by Hamas in Gaza, shedding light on the plight of other captives.
- Bilawal Riaz
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A former hostage, Amit Sousanna, revealed to the New York Times that she was raped and tortured by Hamas during her captivity. Sousanna spoke out to shed light on the plight of other hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. Her harrowing account, supported by medical professionals and UN reports, detailed instances of abuse, including being forced into sexual acts at gunpoint. Hamas has disputed her claims, suggesting they may have been fabricated.