General · 21 April 2026
Sexual violence threats forcing Palestinians from West Bank homes
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Families faced deeper fear and displacement as sexual threats and humiliation were said to drive people from West Bank communities. A report by international aid groups recorded claims that Israeli soldiers and settlers used forced nudity, invasive searches and threats of sexual violence to pressure Palestinians to leave. Researchers documented 16 cases over three years from 83 interviews, saying the true number is likely higher.
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