Israeli authorities to be added to UN sexual violence list over alleged Palestinian detainee abuse
Summary
The United Nations plans to list Israeli authorities as suspected parties responsible for sexual violence in conflict zones, based on credible reports of abuse against Palestinian detainees. Israel strongly rejects this decision and has stopped communication with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres over the issue.Key Facts
- The UN will include Israeli authorities in its report on sexual violence related to armed conflicts.
- The report is based on credible information of sexual violence by Israeli security forces in prisons holding Palestinian detainees.
- Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, condemned the decision and ended contact with UN Secretary-General Guterres.
- The list also includes the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
- Palestinians have long reported sexual and physical abuse in Israeli detention centers.
- A recent New York Times investigation interviewed Palestinians alleging sexual assault by Israeli settlers or security forces.
- The UN report is issued annually and shared with involved parties before publication.
- Relations between Israel and the UN have worsened following Israel’s military actions in Gaza and criticism from UN officials.
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