Many activists say that too little credence has been given to what they believe was a pattern of widespread rape during the attacks by Hamas.

The activists have complained that some news outlets questioned the veracity of the allegations and that international organizations like the United Nations were too slow to speak up about the issue.

Jewish women’s groups have organized a conference to take place at the United Nations on Monday to focus attention on the issue.

Hamas officials have denied the reports of sexual violence and said that any atrocities were committed by other armed groups that poured into Israel after Hamas fighters breached the barrier fence surrounding Gaza. But extensive witness testimony and documentary evidence of killings, including videos posted by Hamas fighters themselves, support the allegations.

[Welcome to the party, pals. Why did it take this long for media outlets to discuss this even while video evidence and direct testimony made this clear? — Ed]