Multiple outlets report on a new 300-page investigation by an Israeli non-profit that examines sexual and gender-based violence during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attacks on Israel and in the aftermath, including harm against hostages taken to Gaza. The report concludes that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and “integral” to the attacks, and that it was used “deliberately” as a tactic. Outlets describe the findings as based on a catalog of alleged incidents and patterns across multiple locations. Several summaries state the investigators identified numerous distinct patterns of abuse, including sexual torture and rape, occurring both during the assault and while hostages were held. The reporting also notes developments in Israel’s legal response. France 24 says Israel’s Knesset passes a law creating a special military tribunal to prosecute alleged Palestinian militants involved in the October 7 attacks, with provision for the death penalty. Across the coverage, the investigations’ claims are presented as allegations contained in the report, rather than independently adjudicated facts. The reports focus on the commission’s conclusions and the implications for potential prosecution.