UN Adds Israel and Russia to Sexual Violence Blacklist in Conflict Report

The United Nations has included Israel and Russia on its 'blacklist' for sexual violence in conflict, documenting hundreds of cases in a new report. This decision has been welcomed by Palestine and criticized by Israel, which has broken ties with the UN chief over the report.

29 May, 18:41 — 30 May, 19:48

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Why this matters

The UN's decision to add Israel and Russia to its sexual violence blacklist is a significant development, highlighting serious allegations of human rights abuses in conflict zones. This move can intensify international pressure on both nations and impact diplomatic relations, particularly given Israel's strong rejection and severing of ties with the UN Secretary-General.

Key entitiesUnited Nations (UN)Israel Russia António Guterres Palestinian Foreign Ministry Andrii Melnyk

The Story

What 16 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The UN has added Israel and Russia to its blacklist for sexual violence in conflict.
The inclusion is based on a new report by the UN Secretary-General.
Both Israel and Russia deny the allegations.

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Israel and Russia have been added to the UN's blacklist for sexual violence in conflict.

agreed·politikenhotnewshelsingin-sanomatindex-hrde-volkskrant+7

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Israel rejects the allegations and has severed ties with the UN Secretary-General.

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The UN report documents hundreds of cases of sexual violence.

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The use of sexual violence as a weapon of war surged in 2025, with nearly 10,000 verified cases worldwide.

unverified·punch-ng

Israel and Russia are unique in targeting boys and men with sexual violence.

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Where they diverge

Israel's response to the UN report

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Israel has rejected the allegations, condemned the report, and severed ties with the UN Secretary-General.

BBCobservador

Israel rejects the allegations, calling its inclusion 'ridiculous'.

Specifics of the sexual violence allegations

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Israel and Russia are unique in targeting boys and men with sexual violence.

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The report details rapes and torture, with both countries obstructing investigations.

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Allegations include violations, genital aggression, and forced nudity.

Coverage gaps

The specific number of verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence worldwide in 2025

Reportedpunch-ng

Missingpolitikenhotnewshelsingin-sanomat+8

Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the UN, Andrii Melnyk, calling Russia's inclusion a historic event

Reportedukrinform

Missingpolitikenhotnewshelsingin-sanomat+8

Palestine welcoming Israel's inclusion as 'realistic, objective' and stating Israel used sexual violence as a war crime

Reportedexpress-tribune

The Story

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Source Diversity

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Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

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Right (3)

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Geographic diversity— 14 regions34/34

Indonesia2UK2Denmark1Qatar1India1Pakistan1Romania1Finland1Nigeria1Croatia1Netherlands1Ukraine1Portugal1Jordan1

Political spectrum

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Outlet rating This story

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politikencenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualHighlights Israel's rejection and severing ties

Al Jazeeracenter-leftcenter-leftneutralMostly FactualIrrelevant article to the story

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage generally leans center-left, with many outlets focusing on the UN's findings and Israel's strong rejection, while some highlight the Palestinian perspective.

Sources

Showing 9 of 16 sources

BBCHigh6d ago

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

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FTVery High6d ago

UN accuses Israel of committing sexual violence against Palestinians

Report by secretary-general says perpetrators include Israel Defense Forces

Read full article →

Al JazeeraMostly Factual5d ago

Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says US 'more than capable' of restarting war if satisfactory deal not reached.

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ndtvMostly Factual5d ago

US Aircraft Fires Missile At Ship For Iran Blockade Violation

The United States has been enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports as Tehran effectively halts all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Jakarta PostMostly Factual6d ago

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist - The Jakarta Post

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist The Jakarta Post

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express-tribuneMostly Factual6d ago

Palestine welcomes Israel's inclusion on UN sexual violence blacklist as 'realistic, objective'

Israel used sexual violence as war crime, crime against humanity, says Palestinian Foreign Ministry

By Anadolu Agency

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ukrinformMixed6d ago

Melnyk calls inclusion of Russian army on UN “list of shame” for sexual crimes historic event

Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Andrii Melnyk, considers it a historic event that Secretary-General António Guterres has added the Russian army to the “list of shame”—a list of armed forces that systematically commit crimes of sexual violence.

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punch-ngMostly Factual6d ago

Use of sexual violence as weapon of war surged in 2025 — UN

The UN reports a sharp escalation in conflict-related sexual violence in 2025, with nearly 10,000 verified cases worldwide. Women and girls remain primary Read More: https://punchng.com/use-of-sexual-violence-as-weapon-of-war-surged-in-2025-un/

By Punch Newspapers

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jordan-timesMixed6d ago

7.2 million in South Sudan urgently need food aid - UN - Jordan Times

7.2 million in South Sudan urgently need food aid - UN Jordan Times

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Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 29 May, 18:41|Full coverage: 16 · 1d 1h|Window: 1d 1h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

BBC29 May, 18:41First to report

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

jordan-times29 May, 19:17

7.2 million in South Sudan urgently need food aid - UN - Jordan Times

3h later

observador29 May, 22:02

ONU. Israel e Rússia no relatório sobre violência sexual

FT29 May, 22:19

UN accuses Israel of committing sexual violence against Palestinians

4h later

ukrinform30 May, 02:36

Melnyk calls inclusion of Russian army on UN “list of shame” for sexual crimes historic event

Jakarta Post30 May, 03:03

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist - The Jakarta Post

2h later

tempo-english30 May, 04:47

UN: Israel Must Halt Attacks on Lebanon, Respect Ceasefire - Tempo.co English

1h later

de-volkskrant30 May, 05:50

Israël breekt met VN-chef vanwege rapport over seksueel geweld door Israëlisch leger

index-hr30 May, 06:25

UN dodao Izrael i Rusiju na crnu listu zbog sustavnog seksualnog nasilja u ratu

3h later

punch-ng30 May, 09:34

Use of sexual violence as weapon of war surged in 2025 — UN

helsingin-sanomat30 May, 10:20

Ihmisoikeudet | YK lisäsi Israelin ja Venäjän mustalle listalle sotaoloissa tehdyn seksuaaliväkivallan vuoksi

2h later

hotnews30 May, 12:47

ONU a inclus Israelul și Rusia pe „lista neagră” legată de violenţele sexuale în timpul conflictelor. Raportul documentează sute de cazuri

express-tribune30 May, 12:50

Palestine welcomes Israel's inclusion on UN sexual violence blacklist as 'realistic, objective'

6h later

ndtv30 May, 18:42

US Aircraft Fires Missile At Ship For Iran Blockade Violation

1h later

Al Jazeera30 May, 19:48

Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive

politiken30 May, 19:49Latest update

FN dokumenterer »begrundet mistanke« om brug af systematisk seksuel vold begået af Israel og Rusland

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from merely reporting the blacklist inclusion and denials to focusing on Israel's escalating diplomatic response and the specific, graphic details of the alleged sexual violence.

Initial Report ReleaseMay 29 evening

The UN Secretary-General's report on sexual violence in conflict is released, leading to the inclusion of Israel and Russia on the blacklist.

Immediate Reactions and DenialsMay 29 evening - May 30 morning

Outlets report on the inclusion, with immediate denials from Israel and Russia, and Israel's strong condemnation of the report.

Escalation of Israeli ResponseMay 30 early morning

News emerges of Israel severing ties with the UN Secretary-General over the report.

Detailed Allegations and Broader ContextMay 30 morning

Some outlets begin to detail the specific types of sexual violence alleged and provide broader context on the surge of such violence.

UN Adds Israel and Russia to Sexual Violence Blacklist in Conflict Report

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

The Story

Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Political spectrum

Sources

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

UN accuses Israel of committing sexual violence against Palestinians

Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive

US Aircraft Fires Missile At Ship For Iran Blockade Violation

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist - The Jakarta Post

Palestine welcomes Israel's inclusion on UN sexual violence blacklist as 'realistic, objective'

Melnyk calls inclusion of Russian army on UN “list of shame” for sexual crimes historic event

Use of sexual violence as weapon of war surged in 2025 — UN

7.2 million in South Sudan urgently need food aid - UN - Jordan Times

Coverage Timeline

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

7.2 million in South Sudan urgently need food aid - UN - Jordan Times

ONU. Israel e Rússia no relatório sobre violência sexual

UN accuses Israel of committing sexual violence against Palestinians

Melnyk calls inclusion of Russian army on UN “list of shame” for sexual crimes historic event

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist - The Jakarta Post

UN: Israel Must Halt Attacks on Lebanon, Respect Ceasefire - Tempo.co English

Israël breekt met VN-chef vanwege rapport over seksueel geweld door Israëlisch leger

UN dodao Izrael i Rusiju na crnu listu zbog sustavnog seksualnog nasilja u ratu

Use of sexual violence as weapon of war surged in 2025 — UN

Ihmisoikeudet | YK lisäsi Israelin ja Venäjän mustalle listalle sotaoloissa tehdyn seksuaali­väkivallan vuoksi

ONU a inclus Israelul și Rusia pe „lista neagră” legată de violenţele sexuale în timpul conflictelor. Raportul documentează sute de cazuri

Palestine welcomes Israel's inclusion on UN sexual violence blacklist as 'realistic, objective'

US Aircraft Fires Missile At Ship For Iran Blockade Violation

Iran reasserts control over Hormuz Strait as deal with US remains elusive

FN dokumenterer »begrundet mistanke« om brug af systematisk seksuel vold begået af Israel og Rusland

Story evolution

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Why this matters

Story evolution

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Where they diverge

Coverage gaps

Political spectrum

Coverage matrix(16 sources)

Ihmisoikeudet | YK lisäsi Israelin ja Venäjän mustalle listalle sotaoloissa tehdyn seksuaaliväkivallan vuoksi