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Guy Gilboa-Dalal says he was sexually assaulted in Hamas captivity and accuses the UN of denial

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50% centerFirst reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened

Guy Gilboa-Dalal says Hamas captors sexually assaulted him in Gaza and threatened him into silence. Speaking with Michal Herzog before the June 19 day against sexual violence in conflict, he accused the UN of dismissing survivors’ accounts and urged victims to know they are not alone.

  • 01Gilboa-Dalal said Hamas captors sexually abused him in Gaza and threatened him not to speak.
  • 02He accused the UN of refusing to believe hostage survivors’ testimony.
  • 03He spoke with Michal Herzog before the June 19 anti-sexual-violence observance.
  • 04He said the assault happened before Tal Shoham and Omer Wenkert were freed.
  • 05Herzog praised his courage and said the truth must be told worldwide.

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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Guy Gilboa-Dalal says he was sexually assaulted in Hamas captivity and accuses the UN of denial
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Hamas Captive Survivor Describes Sexual Abuse in Gaza and Criticizes UN Report

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