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Gaza: Harrowing Claims of Child Rape and Blackmail by Hamas Investigators in Gaza report children are being sexually abused and then blackmailed by Hamas, with filmed testimonies detailing horrific accounts of abuse within mosques and threats against families who attempt to seek justice. The allegations suggest a systematic pattern of exploitation used to coerce children into joining Hamas or to silence dissent. Disturbing allegations of systematic sexual abuse of children in Gaza have surfaced, with investigators claiming Hamas is exploiting these crimes for coercion and control. Filmed testimonies obtained by Jusoor News and shared with the Daily Mail reveal harrowing accounts from young boys, aged nine and ten, detailing sexual assault perpetrated by individuals associated with mosques. One nine-year-old recounts being lured to a restroom by a Sheikh under the guise of receiving a gift, where he was then subjected to horrific abuse. A ten-year-old shared a similar experience, describing how a Sheikh gained his trust before assaulting him. Both boys reported hearing accounts of similar abuse inflicted upon other children. The alleged abuse isn't limited to the initial assaults.Fathers of victims describe a chilling pattern of intimidation and threats from Hamas. One father, after confronting the Imam accused of raping his son, received direct threats from the Imam, who vowed to have him killed by Al-Qassam Brigades under the pretext of him being an Israeli collaborator. Subsequent visits from Qassam members reinforced these threats, warning of violence against his entire family if he pursued the matter further.Another father, whose son was molested by an Imam, faced similar pressure from Hamas security forces, who threatened to falsely accuse him of collaborating with Israel if he didn't drop the charges. These accounts paint a picture of a deliberate effort to silence victims and protect perpetrators. A former Palestinian Authority security officer alleges that Hamas clerics intentionally use rape as a method of control, binding young boys and their families to the organization through fear and intimidation.He claims this is a tactic to ensure obedience and prevent individuals from leaving Hamas's influence. Jusoor News reports widespread knowledge of these abuses within Gaza, noting that orphaned children and unmarried women are particularly vulnerable to harassment and exploitation by Hamas. The organization emphasizes that these stories are not isolated incidents but a pervasive pattern of abuse used to instill fear and pressure young people into joining Hamas.The lack of disciplinary action from Hamas further underscores the systemic nature of the problem, leaving victims and their families trapped in a cycle of fear and silence. The testimonies reveal a deeply disturbing reality where religious institutions are being exploited for nefarious purposes, and the safety and well-being of children are being sacrificed for political gain