UN report finds allegations of sexual violence on Oct. 7 and against hostages credible

UN Special Representative for Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten went to Israel and the West Bank with a team to examine and gather information about allegations of sexual violence. The World’s Carolyn Beeler talks with Christina Lamb, who is chief foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times, and who reported from Israel on many of these claims of sexual violence back in December. NB:  We’re going to dive into those findings, which might not be suitable for all listeners.

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