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<p>Reports of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October 2023 detail abhorrent
acts of violence against Israeli women and girls. The UK stands in solidarity with
all of the victims and survivors.</p><p>We condemn sexual violence unequivocally and
without exception. These reports must be fully investigated to ensure justice for
survivors and victims.</p><p>The international community should be clear in condemning
sexual violence wherever it occurs, including in Israel.</p><p>Conflict-related sexual
violence is an abuse of human rights and when perpetrated in the context of an armed
conflict, can constitute a violation of international humanitarian law such as a war
crime.</p>
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