"There is absolutely no justification to ever weaponize rape and sexual violence as a legitimate form of war and I condemn these despicable acts committed by Hamas in the strongest possible terms. I am disappointed to see some of the inadequate reactions of women's rights organizations in the wake of these crimes, but I will always speak out against these appalling events and support women around the world. These terrorist attacks targeting innocent women were unconscionable in every possible way and I support Israel in its mission to dismantle Hamas and to ensure crimes like these never happen again to any woman or girl."