UN Blacklists Israel and Hamas for Documented Patterns of Sexual Violence Against Detainees

The United Nations will add Israel to its annual blacklist of parties suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict zones, placing it alongside Hamas. N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Danny Danon said the listing amounted to a political decision disconnected from the facts and reality.

Danon posted on X that the move was political and not grounded in evidence. The Israeli mission to the United Nations separately stated that Danon had been informed of the decision by the Secretary-General.

N. report scheduled for release soon that names entities suspected of sexual violence during armed conflicts. Israeli officials have said the inclusion will further erode relations with the United Nations and European governments. >"This is a political decision!