Israeli authorities have confirmed that no allegations of rape or sexual assault have been filed regarding the October 7 cross-border attacks by Palestinian resistance factions, despite extensive investigations.
Moran Gaz, a former lead prosecutor in Israel’s Southern District Prosecutor’s Office, disclosed the findings in an interview with Ynet. Gaz, who is part of Team 7.10, which handles cases involving Palestinians captured in connection with the attacks, stated that no evidence of sexual violence had been found.
“In the end, we don’t have any complainants. What was presented in the media compared to what will eventually come together will be entirely different,” Gaz said, highlighting the discrepancy between media reports and the findings. Women’s rights organisations contacted by Gaz’s office also confirmed they had not received any cases.
Despite the absence of evidence, Israeli officials had previously made unsubstantiated claims of mass rape by Palestinian resistance fighters, claims that have garnered international attention. However, allegations against Israeli occupation forces have often been overlooked.
Gaz’s comments further fuel scepticism regarding Israeli narratives about the October 7 attacks, often used to justify Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza.
Since October 7, Israel’s military assault has led to the deaths of more than 45,800 people, primarily women and children, as a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire has been ignored.
