Israel freezes out UN chief António Guterres over inclusion on sexual violence list
Israel has severed all ties with UN Secretary-General António Guterres following his inclusion of the country on a sexual violence list. The Israeli ambassador criticized the decision as outrageous and accused the UN of spreading lies against Israel. This move marks a significant deterioration in relations between Israel and the UN, particularly after the recent conflict with Hamas.
- ▪Israel's ambassador announced the country will have no contact with Guterres as long as he remains in office.
- ▪The UN cited credible information regarding sexual violence allegedly committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinians.
- ▪Israel's foreign ministry called the inclusion on the UN list shameful and absurd.
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