Trending Now - Israel Cuts Ties With UN Over Inclusion on Sexual Violence List

WHO:

Fox News - Israeli officials, including Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon.

Middle East Eye - United Nations, Israeli Prison Service (IPS), Hamas, ISIS (Islamic State), B’Tselem.

WHAT:

Fox News - Israel has accused the UN of placing it on a sexual violence blacklist that includes Hamas and other terrorist groups.

Middle East Eye - Israel has been added to the United Nations’ blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones.

Middle East Eye - The Israeli Prison Service (IPS) will be included in the 2026 blacklist.

Middle East Eye - A total of 63 state and non-state actors were included in the 2025 list, including Hamas.

Middle East Eye - At least 100 prisoners have reportedly died in custody under abusive conditions.

WHERE:

Middle East Eye - Israeli prisons, Palestinian territories.

WHEN:

Middle East Eye - The annual report on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) is typically released in August.

Middle East Eye - The allegations of sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinians have been documented since October 2023.

WHY:

Middle East Eye - Danny Danon condemned the UN's decision as “political” and “detached from the facts and from reality.”

Middle East Eye - The blacklist identifies parties credibly suspected of committing patterns of rape or other forms of sexual violence during armed conflict.

HOW:

Middle East Eye - Allegations include rape, torture, starvation, and degrading treatment of Palestinian detainees by Israeli soldiers and prison guards.

Middle East Eye - Testimonies from released detainees detail alleged mistreatment, including violent sexual assault and torture methods.

(UPDATED May 28, 2026 23:25 UTC)

Israel has accused the United Nations of placing it on a sexual violence blacklist that includes Hamas and other terrorist groups, a claim condemned by Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, as “political” and “detached from the facts and from reality.” The UN's annual report on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence is typically released in August, and this year, the Israeli Prison Service will also be included in the blacklist, which identifies parties suspected of committing patterns of sexual violence during armed conflict. Allegations against Israeli forces include serious abuses such as rape, torture, and degrading treatment of Palestinian detainees, with testimonies from released detainees detailing violent mistreatment.