Israel-Gaza
Israeli sexual violence helping push Palestinians from West Bank: Report
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Researchers from the West Bank Protection Consortium found at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers. The report states that such violence is used to pressure communities and shape decisions about remaining or leaving their homes and land. Incidents of sexualised harassment and intimidation have intensified, with the real number of attacks likely underreported.