New York: Israel has been included for the first time in a United Nations list of parties accused of committing conflict-related sexual violence, according to a report issued by the office of UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report states that the UN verified 31 cases of sexual violence allegedly committed by Israeli security personnel against Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. According to the findings, 13 cases were documented in 2025, while the remaining incidents were recorded during the previous two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The verified cases involved men, women and children, and included allegations of rape, gang rape, forced nudity and other forms of sexual abuse. The report attributes the alleged violations to members of the Israeli military, police and prison authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The United Nations noted that the documented cases represent only verified incidents and should be viewed as indicative of broader patterns rather than a complete account of all alleged abuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Israel strongly rejected the allegations. Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon accused the UN leadership of bias and misinformation, while Israel’s UN mission announced that it would suspend engagement with the office of Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the report, UN investigators faced obstacles in conducting comprehensive investigations, including limited access to detainees and allegations that some victims were discouraged from reporting abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report comes amid growing international scrutiny over the treatment of Palestinian detainees. One widely reported case involved alleged abuse at the Sde Teiman detention facility, where leaked CCTV footage appeared to show guards mistreating a Palestinian detainee. The incident attracted global attention and intensified calls for accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Human rights organizations and international observers have repeatedly raised concerns regarding conditions in Israeli detention facilities and the handling of abuse allegations. Israeli authorities, however, maintain that any suspected misconduct is investigated under Israeli and international legal standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report also references allegations of sexual violence committed by Hamas. The UN stated that several former hostages released from Gaza reported abuse during captivity, although investigators were unable to independently verify some claims due to limited access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest findings are expected to further intensify international debate over accountability, detainee rights and alleged violations of international humanitarian law during the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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