The UN says Hamas is suspected of committing sexual violence in the October 7 attack on Israel
One of the UN teams submitted a report on Monday, saying there are "strong and compelling reasons" to believe that Hamas carried out sexual assaults in the October 7 attack at various locations in Israel. The report states that sexual violence also coincides with gang rape.
The UN visited Israel and collected, analyzed and verified data on sexual violence from January 29, 2023 to February 14, 2024.
"Detailed and reliable data were also collected, which may be indicative of some forms of violence. sexual violence, including genital mutilation, sexualized torture, or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment", this report reads, among other things, meanwhile, Hamas has always denied accusations of sexual violence.
Portugal/ 1.3 tons of cocaine hidden inside frozen fish are seized
Portuguese police have discovered one of the largest quantities of cocaine in recent years. Fully 1.3 tons of cocaine was hidden inside the frozen fish. In this operation, 7 people were arrested, who also had 8 firearms and luxury cars.
The cargo came from Ecuador and was delivered to the port of Lisbon. The operation was very difficult and the narcotic substance was found in the bodies of frozen fish, which were placed in several cardboard boxes.
Haiti/ The state of emergency is declared, after the gangs attack the prison
Haiti's government has been forced to declare a state of emergency after armed gangs attacked one of its largest prisons, killing 12 people and helping 4,000 inmates escape.
Among the fugitives were gang members who have been accused of assassinating the president in 2021. The gang leaders say that through these attacks, they want to make the prime minister (who is not in Haiti at the moment) resign, while they are controlled about 80% of the capital.
DASH says the US will continue to support Israel
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller has stated that the US will continue to support Israel militarily, despite the Israeli government's refusal to open more crossings for the delivery of aid to Gaza.
"We continue to support Israel's campaign to ensure that the attacks of October 7 are not repeated. We have provided military aid to Israel because it is consistent with that goal," Miller told a news conference, adding that Hamas, which planned and carried out the Oct. 7 attack, remains at large inside Gaza, making threat to innocent civilians in Israel.
