Israel freezes out UN chief over sexual violence blacklist
Israel has severed all ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres following his decision to include the country on a blacklist for alleged sexual violence in conflict zones. Israeli officials have condemned this move as outrageous and a reflection of the UN's politicization against Israel. The Israeli mission to the UN has stated that it will not engage with Guterres' office while he remains in his position.
- ▪Israel's ambassador announced a complete break in contact with UN chief Antonio Guterres.
- ▪The Israeli Foreign Ministry called the inclusion on the UN sexual violence list shameful and absurd.
- ▪The UN cited credible information regarding sexual violence allegedly committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinians.
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Israel is breaking all contact with United Nations chief Antonio Guterres, the country’s ambassador announced on Thursday (May 28, 2026), saying it was “outrageous” that Israel is being blacklisted over alleged sexual violence in conflict zones.“We are done with this Secretary-General,” Ambassador Danny Danon said in a video posted on X.WE'RE DONE WITH YOU! @antonioguterrespic.twitter.com/Ep3xsgSqy6— Danny Danon 🇮🇱 דני דנון (@dannydanon) May 29, 2026“The decision to blacklist Israel and accuse us of using sexual violence as a weapon of war is an outrageous decision,” he said, referring to an upcoming report from Mr. Guterres’ office.“The Secretary-General and his team continue to spread lies against Israel.
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