Israeli Defense Forces and Sexual Torture

The UN report entitled, "More than a human can bear" was released on March 13, 2025, by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel. This report details the systematic use of sexual violence by Israeli Defense Forces (the IDF) against Palestinians since October 7, 2023.

The report details widespread sexual, including rape and genital assault, committed by the IDF. These actions are part of a broader strategy to undermine Palestinian self-determination by terrorizing and oppressing the population.

The Commission highlights the destruction of sexual and reproductive healthcare facilities in Gaza, leading to increased deaths from pregnancy and childbirth complications due to lack of access to healthcare.

The report suggests that these actions could amount to genocidal acts under international law, as they involve deliberately inflicting conditions intended to bring about the physical destruction of Palestinians and prevent births.

The report notes a climate of impunity for sexual crimes committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.

Here is the report: