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The horrors endured by hostages under Hamas are sobering. Reports detailed barbaric acts—including the slaughter of civilians, with reports of babies being roasted alive in ovens, men murdered with pitchforks, and women raped—painting a grim picture of the violence that sparked the current conflict. The attacks launched on October 7, 2023, were characterized by brutality unprecedented in recent history, with Hamas fighters crossing into Israel, killing soldiers and civilians alike, and committing acts that shock human conscience.