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Freed hostage Ilana Gritzewsky denounces UN denial of Oct. 7 sexual violence
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Ilana Gritzewsky testified at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva after a delay caused by a long prior debate. She condemned UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem’s denial of sexual violence by Hamas on October 7 and said she will keep speaking for victims and hostages.
- 01Gritzewsky testified Tuesday at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
- 02She had been delayed from Monday because the previous debate ran long.
- 03She confronted Reem Alsalem, who questioned evidence of Hamas sexual violence.
- 04Gritzewsky said she wants to focus on recovery and rebuilding her life.
- 05She said her first call after the session would be to Matan Zangauker and her mother.
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