US Official Says Failed Hostage Negotiations Point to Abuse of Women by Hamas

Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller says the White House has no reason to doubt the reports Hamas has committed sexual violence and rape. A U.S. official has speculated that Hamas is refusing to release more hostages, specifically female hostages, out of fear that could reveal the poor treatment and other atrocities inflicted upon them by the terrorist organization. In a Dec. 4 U.S. Department of State daily press briefing , Spokesperson Matthew Miller said the Biden Administration had no reason to doubt reports of alleged sexual violence and rape...