On October 7th, a horrific event unfolded as Hamas committed acts of mass rape, torture, mutilation, and sexual violence against Israeli women, with some victims still under captivity in Gaza. This atrocity, referred to as the October 7 massacre, has prompted calls for condemnation from international organizations such as UNOCHA and UN Women. Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk, in an interview with Egypt’s Alghad TV, claimed the organization did not anticipate Israel’s retaliatory strike, which he described as a 'Barbaric World War' in violation of international law. The incident has sparked a debate over the anticipation of Israel's response and the moral implications of Hamas's actions, with some accusing Hamas of attempting genocide. Organizations and individuals worldwide, including @Hadassah and @OurSecureFuture, have been raising awareness about the violence and advocating for the victims, with efforts to inform Members of Congress about the situation.
Thank you again to @OurSecureFuture for inviting me to tell Members of Congress about the sexual violence perpetuated against Israeli women and girls by Hamas and other terrorists on and after Oct. 7. I also shared action steps Members of Congress and social media platforms can… https://t.co/KwsIK2ciwI
Senior #Hamas Official Mousa Abu Marzouk: Nobody Could Have Anticipated The Consequences of #October7; We Did Not Expect A Barbaric World War Against Us, In Violation Of International Law – Audio of report here https://t.co/6eyO4aJUdO #MEMRI https://t.co/934JPsPOTV
Bullshit. Hamas knew exactly what the consequences of their Oct 7 terror attack would be. Hamas knew Palestinian civilians would be killed and their homes would be leveled. Because that’s exactly what Hamas wanted to have happen. https://t.co/YwqhZmnIvr
Here's Hamas telling the world they never thought that murdering, raping, and abducting civilians would start a war. https://t.co/ao4UGtq8jX
#HAMAS official Mousa Abu Marzouk is shocked that after HAMAS' Oct. 7 pogrom, the West did not step in to use "international law" to prevent #Israel responding, and in fact employed force against other parts of #Iran's "movement" (i.e., Ansarallah). https://t.co/BathUIfxsR
“Life stopped the day you were taken away from me.” 💔 On October 7th dozens of love stories were violently disrupted, when Hamas terrorists kidnapped our loved ones. Watch these brave women speak out and help #BringThemHomeNOW! https://t.co/eGqemjrKy7
Hamas official: After we raped and militated women and children on October 7, we never expected Israel to fight a war in violation of international law. Everything about the Hamas moral universe should enrage you and make you want to see them wiped out. https://t.co/btvLGRc681
Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk claimed that Hamas did not anticipate Israel’s response to its October 7 massacre, according to a translation of an interview given to Egypt’s Alghad TV. https://t.co/HBhSkGdcoW
Horrific, unimaginable sexual violence occurred on October 7 in Israel. Not enough people know the truth. Thank you, @Hadassah, for shedding light and giving voice to the victims. #BelieveIsraeliWomen https://t.co/ShBBdX9aBD
Hamas Leader - "Nobody Could Have Anticipated the Consequences of October 7" Maybe don't attempt to genocide israeli civilians and than cry when your organization is destroyed. https://t.co/UcoddwnqeC
Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk claimed that Hamas did not anticipate Israel’s response to its October 7 massacre. ✍️ @DanielleGreyman https://t.co/HBhSkGdcoW
Senior Hamas Official Mousa Abu Marzouk: Nobody Could Have Anticipated the Consequences of October 7; We Did Not Expect a Barbaric World War against Us, in Violation of International Law #Hamas #Palestinians #October7massacre https://t.co/H9x95vPk5b
So, will @UNOCHA (and @UN_Women) then unequivocally condemn Hamas for the mass rape, torture, mutilation and sexual violence against Israeli women on Oct 7th, as well as those young women still under Hamas captivity in Gaza? https://t.co/g9GSsgpQAJ