A commission report has concluded that Hamas used sexual and gender-based violence deliberately during its October 7 attack on southern Israel, according to investigators.

The report found that perpetrators systematically employed such tactics as part of their assault on Israeli communities. The investigators characterized the use of sexual violence as intentional rather than incidental to the broader attack.

The October 7 attack resulted in significant casualties and marked a major escalation in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. The assault targeted multiple locations across southern Israel, including kibbutzim and other civilian areas.

The commission's findings add to ongoing documentation efforts regarding the events of October 7 and their aftermath. The report specifically examines the deliberate nature of the sexual violence that occurred during the attack.

The investigation's conclusions contribute to the broader international examination of the October 7 events and their impact on the ongoing conflict in the region.