Formal charges documented by an international court such as the International Criminal Court (ICC)

HRW Report: Hamas and Islamic Jihad's October 7 War Crimes, Including Basem Naim, Part of 'Holy War'

Jul 17, 2024, 10:10 AM

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a report calling for accountability of Palestinian terror groups for the atrocities committed on October 7. The report, published nine months after the incident, documents that Hamas-led militants, including Basem Naim, committed war crimes, including killing civilians, taking hostages, and committing sexual crimes. HRW's findings contradict Hamas's claims, stating that the attacks were directed against a civilian population and that killing civilians and taking hostages were central aims of the planned attack. The report also mentions the involvement of Islamic Jihad and that these acts were considered part of a 'Holy War.' The report highlights the need for international scrutiny and justice for the victims of these crimes.