UN blacklists Israel for sexual violence in conflict, prompting diplomatic rupture
The United Nations has added Israel to its annual blacklist of state actors credibly suspected of systematic sexual violence in conflict, triggering a diplomatic rupture as Israel vows to sever all contact with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The decision, published in the UN’s latest report on conflict-related sexual violence, follows documented incidents of sexual abuse against Palestinians by Israeli soldiers, according to multiple sources including *Der Standard*, *Zeit*, and *Le Monde* .
Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, dismissed the allegations as "divorced from reality" and announced the government’s refusal to engage with Guterres or his office. The Israeli foreign ministry echoed this stance, calling the report "baseless" . The blacklist, which also includes Russia, names dozens of state and non-state groups accused of perpetrating or failing to prevent sexual violence in war zones. Last August, Israel and Russia received warnings of potential inclusion; the UN now confirms that patterns of abuse persisted through 2025 and early 2026 .
French authorities have launched a separate investigation into reports of sexual abuse—including rape and torture—against French nationals detained during a Gaza-bound flotilla. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot directed the public prosecutor to examine allegations that activists faced humiliation and assault while in Israeli custody . The UN report does not address these specific incidents but cites broader evidence of sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
The blacklisting coincides with Israel’s expanded military operations in Gaza, where local emergency services—including those in Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa—have withdrawn ambulances amid reports of Israeli forces advancing on the town . The UN’s findings add to mounting international scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in the 20-month conflict, which has already drawn accusations of disproportionate force and collective punishment. Israel’s threat to cut ties with the UN underscores the escalating tensions between the government and multilateral institutions over accountability for alleged war crimes.
UN blacklists Israel for sexual violence in conflict, prompting diplomatic rupture
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