Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
Summary
The United Nations released a report listing Israeli and Russian forces for the first time for involvement in sexual violence during conflicts. The report details cases of abuse against Palestinian detainees by Israeli forces and against prisoners and civilians by Russian forces in Ukraine.Key Facts
- The UN report blacklists 77 groups worldwide for suspected sexual violence in conflicts.
- Israeli forces appear on the list for the first time since the report began over 15 years ago.
- Russia’s armed forces are also newly added for sexual violence against prisoners and civilians in Ukraine.
- Both Israel and Russia denied the allegations and criticized the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
- The report documents sexual violence against Palestinians in Israeli detention, including rape and physical abuse.
- Hamas militants remain on the list after their attack in Israel in October 2023, which triggered conflict in Gaza.
- The number of reported sexual violence cases rose sharply from 2024 to 2025.
- Israel submitted detailed responses and called the accusations “unsubstantiated.”
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