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.
11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 20 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 4 lean left, 5 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ U.N. Blacklists Israel, Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflict — Foreign Policy
- ▪ U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List — NYT — World
- ▪ IDF, Russian Forces Added to UN Blacklist for Sexual Violence — Real Clear Defense
- ▪ UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict — r/news
- ▪ UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict — The Guardian — World
- ▪ UN places Israel and Russia on blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ UN to place Israel on sexual violence in conflict blacklist, Israeli envoy says — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Israel, Russia hit back after being added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflicts — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones — ABC News — US
- ▪ Israel and Russia added to UN blacklist on sexual violence in conflicts — Le Monde (EN)
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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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