A new film directed by former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg is based on the sexual violence that occurred during the October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. was According to the film’s account on social platform X, it was released on Friday.
“Since October 7, reports have emerged not only of mass murder, but also of mass sexual violence, and ordinary people who should have spoken out have either ignored or denied it.” Sandberg said. Said In a clip featured by Mediaite, he spoke in an interview Friday with Fox News’ Dana Perino when asked about his motivation for participating in the film “Screams Before Silence.”
“And that’s no good. And this documentary gives everyone an opportunity to hear directly from first responders,” Sandberg continued.
About “about” section The film’s website says: “Women and girls were raped, assaulted and mutilated during attacks on Israeli towns and the Nova music festival on October 7.”
“The released hostages revealed that Israeli prisoners of war in the Gaza Strip were also sexually assaulted,” the section said.
“Despite incontrovertible evidence, these atrocities have received little scrutiny from human rights groups and international organizations,” the section continues. “Many leading figures in politics, academia, and the media have attempted to minimize or even deny that these events occurred.” a cry before silencea 60-minute documentary film led by host Sheryl Sandberg, ex. [chief operating officer] Founder of Meta and founder of LeanIn.org has interviewed multiple witnesses, released hostages, first responders, medical and forensic experts, and survivors of Hamas genocide . ”
A UN special group focused on sexual violence has found “clear and convincing information” that Hamas committed rape and sexual torture during a deadly attack on Israel last October.
“Based on the information collected, the team has determined that sexual violence, including rape, sexual torture, and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, has been perpetrated against hostages and that such violence continues to occur against hostages. “We have found clear and convincing information that there are reasonable grounds to believe that crimes may be being carried out against people still in captivity,” the UN special group said in a press release.
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