📰 What it’s about:

An exploration of key issues shaping Israel and the Jewish world. This week, Amanda Borschel-Dan speaks with Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy regarding Hamas’s use of sexual violence during warfare.

🔍 Why it matters:

The establishment of The Civil Commission on Oct. 7th Crimes by Hamas against Women and Children to address and document egregious human rights violations by Hamas. The silence of international bodies on these is alarming, urging Israel to take matters into its own hands.

🤔 What’s happening:

Following Hamas’s violent attack on southern Israel, Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, an expert in humanitarian law, launched a commission to investigate and document crimes committed against women and children. Her efforts shed light on Hamas’s systematic use of rape and sexual violence in warfare.

🏆 Recognition:

Elkayam-Levy’s unwavering commitment to this cause has been recognized with the prestigious Israel Prize, among other honors, a testament to her invaluable contributions to human rights and justice in Israel.

👂 Listener note:

A riveting and crucial discussion unfolds as Borschel-Dan visits the headquarters of the Civil Commission. Note, listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the topics discussed.

📲 Tune in:

The “What Matters Now” podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don’t miss out on deep-dives into pivotal subjects that affect Israel and the Jewish world profoundly. This episode was produced by Pod-Waves.

This story was first published on timesofisrael.com.