Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Freed Israeli hostage says she was held in Gaza hospital with dozens of others | CNN

Freed Israeli Hostage Reveals the Harsh Reality of Captivity in Gaza

As I read the recent headline about a freed Israeli hostage who claims to have been held captive in a Gaza hospital, my heart sank. The details that emerged from Aloni Cunio’s account are deeply disturbing and shed light on the inhumane conditions she and others endured during their captivity.

According to Cunio, they were subjected to terrible living conditions. They slept on pillows stained with blood and had limited access to the bathroom, which was located outside their room. The situation was even more tormenting because it could take hours for the door to be opened, causing great distress when faced with diarrhea and vomiting.… Continue reading

Evidence points to systematic use of rape and sexual violence by Hamas in 7 October attacks

Evidence points to systematic use of rape and sexual violence by Hamas in 7 October attacks

As I sit here reflecting on the headline that caught my attention, “Evidence points to systematic use of rape and sexual violence by Hamas in 7 October attacks,” I am left feeling heavy-hearted and disturbed. It’s not surprising anymore, is it? In a conflict where people are willing to kill children, can we honestly expect them to draw the line at rape? Unfortunately, it seems that Hamas knows no bounds.

I still remember being unfortunately exposed to some of the rape videos taken by Hamas during the initial social media frenzy.… Continue reading