With Donald Trump's reelection and imminent return to the White House, the plight of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza remains an urgent but underreported crisis. The horrific October 7 attacks resulted in over 1,200 deaths, 251 kidnappings, and unimaginable atrocities, including documented acts of sexual violence. However, there is a growing trend toward conspicuous silence, or even denial, on the part of international institutions and various UN human rights bodies. The silence surrounding atrocities, including sexual violence, enables their continuation. Confronting the denials that obscure these truths is essential.