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Israel, Russia hit back after being added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflicts An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees. Israel denies the accusations. The 35-page report – shared by the Israeli mission to the UN late Thursday ahead of its expected release on Friday – blacklists 77 government and non-government parties in a dozen countries suspected of committing or being responsible for sexual...

The UN has shamed Israel over sexual violence in conflict. Now there must be accountability Janine di Giovanni Russia is also included on the UN’s blacklist – and it faces enormous pressure from sanctions. The same consequences must apply to Israel

UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence Israeli ambassador to the UN says Tel Aviv will cut ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres over the upcoming report.

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UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist Being added to the list does not automatically carry specific punitive measures such as sanctions, although public naming and shaming can ​cause significant reputational damage for the states involved

Israeli authorities to be added to UN sexual violence list over alleged Palestinian detainee abuse This year's United Nations report on sexual violence in conflict zones will include Israeli authorities in an annex of entities responsible for or suspected of carrying conflict-related sexual violence, Israeli officials confirmed Thursday in comments slamming the decision. Last year's report said it had received "credible information" of sexual violence carried out by security forces in Israeli detention centres.

HRW: The UN‘s “reported inclusion of Israel's armed &security forces on its conflict-related sexual violence blacklist should be followed by action.Govs should take action to halt abuses-ending weapons sales, imposing sanctions, and suspending preferential trade agreements” @mark-carney.bsky.social

Israel blasts UN chief for adding IDF to war-zone sexual violence blacklist <p>Foreign Ministry cuts ties with Guterres over 'shameful' decision to place Israel on same list as Hamas, accuse him of 'exploiting his final months' on job to fabricate accusations</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-blasts-un-chief-for-adding-idf-to-war-zone-sexual-violence-blacklist/">Israel blasts UN chief for adding IDF to war-zone sexual violence blacklist</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/05/AFP__20260520__B3EN2NR__v1__HighRes__JapanUn-e1779997579266-1024x640.jpg" title="Israel blasts UN chief for adding IDF to war-zone sexual violence blacklist" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

UN blacklists Israeli, Russian forces over sexual violence claims Israeli and Russian security forces have been added to a United Nations blacklist on sexual violence in conflict, according to a report seen Thursday by Agence France-Presse (AFP)....

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

The #UN accuses Israel of widespread use of #SexualViolence against #Palestinians #Israel responds by breaking off all contact with UN Secretary-General António Guterres #Hamas ended up on the UN #blacklist in 2025, and Israel is on this year's list. TV2

With a new UN report that includes Israel as suspected of engaging in sexual violence against Palestinians, there’s another reason for more sanctions and the immediate suspension of the EU-Israel AA… www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...

Israel, Russia included in UN sexual violence blacklist for first time A new UN report accuses Israeli forces of abuses against Palestinian detainees. The report also documents hundreds of sexual violence cases linked to Russian forces in Ukraine. Both countries deny the allegations.

Israel, Russia among new additions on UN sexual violence ‘blacklist’ New report says nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year.

Iran urges end to Israeli ‘impunity’ as UN blacklists regime over sexual violence An Iranian deputy foreign minister says Israel is avoiding accountability over conflict-related sexual violence by attacking international institutions, including the United Nations.

UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict <p>Organisation cites abuse by security forces, including rape of male detainees</p><p>The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces including rape of male detainees. .</p><p>The UN verified sexual abuse of 31 Palestinian men, women and children from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank between 2023 and 2025. Israeli attacks included repeated gang-rapes and the use of sexual violence as a form of torture, the report said.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/29/un-israel-russia-blacklist-sexual-violence-conflict">Continue reading...</a>

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.