Key facts
- An Israeli hostage held in Gaza for two years has detailed his experiences of sexual abuse.
- The hostage, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, is urging other victims to speak out.
- His testimony comes ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
- An Israeli army reservist, Eitan Gilboa, is accused of war crimes in Gaza.
- The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint seeking Eitan Gilboa's arrest.
- Eitan Gilboa was vacationing in India when the allegations surfaced.
- A lawyer involved in the case believes Eitan Gilboa has likely left India.
Guy Gilboa-Dalal, a 25-year-old Israeli who was held hostage in Gaza for two years, has publicly recounted his experiences of sexual abuse. His aim in speaking out is to empower other victims of sexual violence. Gilboa-Dalal shared his story in anticipation of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Separately, an Israeli army reservist identified as Eitan Gilboa is reportedly no longer in India, where he had been vacationing. The Hind Rajab Foundation has accused Gilboa of war crimes in Gaza and filed a complaint with Indian authorities seeking his arrest. A lawyer connected to the case stated that Gilboa has likely left India. The foundation's complaint centers on alleged war crimes committed by Gilboa during his service in Gaza.