UN Blacklists Israel and Russia for Sexual Violence: Israel Cuts Ties with UN Chief
UN Blacklists Israel and Russia for Sexual Violence: Israel Cuts Ties with UN Chief
For the first time ever, the UN has blacklisted Israeli forces for sexual violence in conflicts. See why Israel is now cutting all ties with the UN Secretary-General.
The United Nations has made a historic and controversial move by adding both Israeli and Russian forces to its annual "blacklist" of parties responsible for sexual violence in conflict zones. This marks the first time in over 15 years that Israel has been included in the report, which specifically highlights patterns of abuse against Palestinian detainees throughout 2025. For Russia, the inclusion follows ongoing international scrutiny regarding its military actions.
The decision has triggered an immediate and sharp diplomatic breakdown between the international body and the Israeli government. Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, announced that the country is officially cutting off all contact with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his office. Danon labeled the move as "outrageous" and accused the UN leadership of spreading lies and politicizing the organization beyond repair.
In a video statement, Danon expressed deep anger that Israel was placed on the same list as Hamas, describing the situation as unacceptable. He argued that the accusation of using sexual violence as a weapon of war is a gross misrepresentation of the country's military conduct. Meanwhile, Israel’s Foreign Ministry echoed these sentiments, describing the inclusion on the list as "shameful and absurd" and claiming the UN has abandoned its founding principles to systematically target the nation.
Despite the move to freeze contact, the UN Secretary-General’s office has stated that their door remains open for dialogue. A spokesman for Guterres noted that the office was aware of the remarks but maintained that the annual report is a customary documentation of conflict-related violence globally. The report also lists the militant group Hamas for various allegations of sexual violence.
As the term for the current Secretary-General approaches its conclusion at the end of December, this development signals a period of intense tension. The global community is now watching closely to see how this diplomatic freeze will impact future humanitarian efforts and peace negotiations in the region.
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