UN to place Israel on sexual violence in conflict blacklist
Israel has been added to a United Nations blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones, alongside Hamas. The Israeli ambassador criticized the decision as politically motivated and disconnected from reality. In response, Israel's foreign ministry announced it would sever ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
- ▪Israel's ambassador to the UN stated the country was added to a blacklist of sexual violence in conflict zones.
- ▪The UN Secretary-General had previously warned Israel about credible information regarding violations by its armed forces.
- ▪Israel's foreign ministry decided to sever all ties with the Secretary-General's office following the announcement.
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UN to place Israel on sexual violence in conflict blacklistSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIsrael's ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon (pictured) was informed during a phone call with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 29, 2026, 03:15 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 03:42 PMListenGENEVA - Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations on May 28 said his country had been added to a United Nations blacklist of sexual violence in conflict zones, alongside Hamas.“This is a political decision! Disconnected from the facts and reality!” Mr Danny Danon said in a post on X, referring to a report due to be published soon.Mr Danon was informed about it during a phone call with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, a post on X by the…
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