UN expected to blacklist Israel on sexual violence claims alongside Hamas
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Key Points:
- The United Nations is set to add Israeli bodies, including the Israel Prison Service, to its blacklist of states and terror organizations accused of sexual violence in conflict zones, alongside Hamas.
- Israeli officials accuse UN Secretary-General António Guterres of yielding to political pressure and have announced a freeze in relations with his office, canceling planned visits and cutting ties while he remains in charge.
- The decision follows UN findings that Hamas committed sexual violence during the October 7 massacre and against hostages in Gaza, with Israel contesting the inclusion by providing extensive evidence and cooperation.
- Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon condemned the move as a “moral disgrace” and a collapse of the UN’s credibility, accusing the organization of ignoring facts and engaging in a campaign of incitement against Israel.
- The escalating crisis marks a significant deterioration in Israel-UN relations, with Israel also threatening legal action against media reports that have fueled international controversy.