Israel severs ties with UN over sexual violence blacklist
Israel has severed diplomatic ties with the office of UN Secretary-General António Guterres after the UN included the country on a blacklist of parties credibly accused of conflict-related sexual violence. Ambassador Danny Danon announced the freeze on Thursday, calling the decision "outrageous" and part of a "coordinated campaign against the Jewish state" .
The move follows a report by UN Special Representative Pramila Patten, who stated that Israel provided no substantive evidence in response to repeated requests for information on preventive measures against sexual violence. Patten, who authored the report that triggered the blacklisting, confirmed that her office received no documentation from Israeli authorities despite multiple appeals .
The diplomatic rupture escalates tensions between Israel and the UN, which has faced growing criticism from Tel Aviv over its handling of the Gaza conflict. Israel’s inclusion on the blacklist—alongside groups like Hamas and the Taliban—has drawn sharp condemnation from Israeli officials, who argue the UN is disproportionately targeting the country. The freeze affects direct communication with Guterres’ office but does not extend to other UN agencies.
The dispute unfolds as international pressure mounts over Israel’s conduct in Gaza, with protests and boycott movements gaining traction in Europe. Students at Berlin’s Free University staged demonstrations on Thursday, demanding the institution cut all ties with Israeli academic partners, accusing them of complicity in "genocide" and "apartheid" . Meanwhile, Ireland’s Sinn Féin party plans to introduce a motion in the Dáil calling for a boycott of upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Israel, scheduled for September and October .
Israel’s latest diplomatic offensive at the UN follows a pattern of strained relations with the international body, particularly over resolutions and reports critical of its military operations. The blacklisting comes amid broader debates over accountability for alleged war crimes in Gaza, where the UN has documented widespread civilian casualties and humanitarian crises.
Israel severs ties with UN over sexual violence blacklist
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