On America Reports, Hoover Institution research fellow and AHA Foundation Founder, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, responded strongly to the omission of the October 7th attack on Israel from Kamala Harris’ brief on conflict-related sexual violence. Ayaan criticized the exclusion, pointing out that the horrific atrocities committed by Hamas, including the systematic use of sexual violence against Israeli women, should not be overlooked in discussions about the impact of war and terrorism. She emphasized the importance of acknowledging these acts as part of the broader narrative on human rights abuses, calling for greater recognition of the suffering faced by the victims of Hamas’ brutality. Her reaction underscores the need for a more comprehensive understanding of violence in conflict, one that does not shy away from confronting uncomfortable truths.
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