UN adds Israel and Russia to blacklist for sexual violence in conflict
Summary
The United Nations has put Israel and Russia on a list for sexual violence during conflicts. The UN found verified cases of abuse, including rape and torture, mainly against men, in prisons and detention centers controlled by these countries. Both nations deny the accusations and have limited access for investigators.Key Facts
- The UN documented sexual abuse of 31 Palestinian people by Israeli forces from 2023 to 2025, including repeated gang-rapes and torture.
- Israel blocked UN investigators from visiting detention centers and threatened Palestinian detainees who report abuse.
- Russia was found to use systematic sexual violence against Ukrainians in detention centers, including torture and rape.
- Investigators verified 310 cases of sexual abuse by Russian forces, mainly involving men and including electric shocks and genital mutilation.
- Both Israel and Russia deny the use of sexual violence by their militaries.
- The UN report lists 77 countries and groups involved in conflict-related sexual violence worldwide, noting a sharp global increase from 2024.
- Israel and Russia differ from the global trend by mostly targeting men in their reported cases, whereas most victims elsewhere are women and girls.
- The UN cited a “systemic lack of accountability” for sexual violence in Israeli detention centers, with some incidents being recorded but not prosecuted.
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