Released Israeli Hostage Reports Sexual Assault in Gaza Captivity
Rom Braslavski, a former Israeli hostage recently released from Gaza, has come forward to reveal he was sexually assaulted during his captivity, marking the first time a male hostage has made such an allegation public. In an interview with Israeli TV, Braslavski described being stripped, tied, and subjected to sexual violence by members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Braslavski’s account details the physical and psychological torture he endured, including beatings and threats, further illustrating the brutality of his captivity. This revelation comes amid reports of sexual violence against hostages and follows a US-brokered ceasefire that led to Braslavski’s release.
John Q. Hosedrinker