Former Hostage Ilana Gritzewsky Recounts Sexual Abuse During Hamas Captivity in Gaza
An Israeli woman, formerly held hostage by Hamas, has given a harrowing account of the horrific sexual abuse she endured at the hands of Hamas militants during her confinement in Gaza. Ilana Gritzewsky, who was captured during the October 7 attacks, detailed the sexual violence she faced, adding to mounting evidence of atrocities committed against hostages.
Abduction and Initial Abuse
Ilana Gritzewsky, 31, was seized from her home in an Israeli village bordering Gaza during the brutal October 7 assault. She recounted being forcibly taken by Hamas gunmen and subjected to immediate sexual harassment. Gritzewsky stated that during her abduction, the militants groped her from behind, touching her breasts under her shirt and her legs.
Journey into Gaza and Further Humiliation
During the transit into Gaza, Gritzewsky endured further mistreatment. Trapped between two men on a motorcycle,