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Published：May 28, 17:02Last updated：May 29, 19:46

UN Blacklists Israel, Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflicts

France 24
May. 28, 2026 17:02
Israeli authorities will be included in this year's UN report on sexual violence in conflict zones, accused of involvement in conflict-related sexual violence against Palestinian detainees. Israeli officials criticized the decision, referencing last year's report, which cited credible information of such abuses in Israeli detention centers. The annex highlights entities suspected of carrying out these violations.
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BBC News
May. 29, 2026 18:41
Israel has been added to a UN blacklist for sexual violence in warzones, marking the first time the country has been included. The UN report verified 31 cases of sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank. Israel rejected the allegations and plans to sever ties with the UN Secretary General's office.
The New York Times
May. 29, 2026 19:46
The U.N. has listed Israeli and Russian forces among groups credibly suspected of sexual violence. Israel denied the accusations and condemned the report. The findings were part of a broader assessment of global conflicts. No specific incidents or further details were provided in the summary.

The United Nations has added Israeli and Russian forces to its annual blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones, marking the first time Israel has been included in over 15 years. The report cites verified cases of abuse against Palestinian detainees and hundreds of incidents linked to Russia's actions in Ukraine. Both nations have strongly denied the allegations, with Israel threatening to sever ties with the UN Secretary General's office.France 24+2

🔍 Allegations Against Israeli Forces

The UN report documents 31 cases of sexual violence by Israeli security forces against Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank between 2023-2025. These include gang-rapes and torture in detention centers. Israel has blocked UN investigators from accessing relevant sites and dismissed the findings as politically motivated.The Guardian+2

⚔️ Russian Forces' Involvement

Russian military personnel were listed for systematic sexual violence during the Ukraine conflict. The report references hundreds of documented cases but provides limited specifics due to Russia's obstruction of investigations. Moscow has similarly rejected the accusations as unfounded.Deutsche Welle+2

🌍 Diplomatic Fallout

The blacklisting has triggered significant diplomatic tensions:

  • Israel announced plans to cut cooperation with the UN Secretary General's office
  • Both nations accused the UN of bias in its reporting
  • The move increases international pressure on both countries regarding human rights violationsBBC News+2

📊 UN Reporting Mechanism

YearNotable InclusionsKey Changes
2026Israel, RussiaFirst Israeli inclusion since 2011
2025Myanmar, EthiopiaExpanded African focus
2024Syria, South SudanNew verification protocols
The report aims to increase accountability through public naming of perpetrators.The Independent+2
Israeli forcesRussian forcesUnited NationsUkraine conflictPalestinian detainees

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