Members of Hamas
Hamas rejects Amnesty International's report on October 7 events
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• Hamas says Amnesty report contains major inaccuracies and contradicts documented evidence.
• Group urges Amnesty to withdraw findings and warns of attempts to distort events of October 7.
Hamas issued a statement Tuesday rejecting a new Amnesty International report that accuses Palestinian resistance fighters of committing crimes during Operation Aqsa Typhoon on October 7, 2023.
The movement said the report is driven by biased motives and includes claims that contradict evidence gathered by human rights groups, including organizations inside 'Israel'.
Hamas argued that allegations about the destruction of hundreds of homes and facilities ignore documented cases in which 'Israel' destroyed those sites using tanks and aircraft. The statement added that accusations of killing civilians disregard investigations that pointed to killings carried out by 'Israeli' forces under the Hannibal Protocol.
- Rebuttal of assault and detainee abuse claims -
The movement said the report repeats what it described as false claims by the 'Israeli' government regarding rape, sexual violence, and mistreatment of detainees. According to the statement, these allegations have been denied in several international investigations.
Hamas said the report aims to incite against the resistance and distort its actions by adopting what it called the narrative of a "fascist occupation."
- Call for withdrawal of the report -
The group urged Amnesty International to retract what it labeled an unprofessional and misleading document. Hamas warned against contributing to efforts to demonize Palestinians or divert attention from 'Israel’s' alleged genocidal crimes and violations currently under review at the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
- Access restrictions in Gaza -
The statement noted that 'Israel' has prevented international organizations and UN agencies from entering the Gaza Strip since the start of the war. Hamas said this blockade also stopped independent investigative teams from reaching the field to document evidence.
It added that limiting access to witnesses and physical proof renders external reports incomplete and insufficient, making it impossible to conduct a transparent investigation into events on the ground.
