Israel to Cut Ties With U.N. Chief Over Its Inclusion on Sexual Violence Blacklist
Israel has announced its decision to sever ties with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres following his inclusion of Israel on a blacklist concerning sexual violence. The U.N. chief highlighted an increase in sexual violence cases against Palestinian detainees in a letter to Israel. This move marks a significant diplomatic rift between Israel and the United Nations.
- ▪Israel will cut ties with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres.
- ▪The decision follows Guterres' inclusion of Israel on a sexual violence blacklist.
- ▪The U.N. chief cited an increase in sexual violence cases against Palestinian detainees.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTIsrael to Cut Ties With U.N. Chief Over Its Inclusion on Sexual Violence BlacklistThe United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, told Israel there had been an “increasing number of cases” of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees, according to a letter shared by Israel’s U.N. ambassador.Listen · 4:43 min Share full articleIsrael’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, at U.N. headquarters in March.Credit...Charly Triballeau/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesBy Ephrat LivniMay 28, 2026, 5:33 p.m.
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