UN Puts Israel 'On Notice' Over Sexual Abuse of Detained Palestinians by Armed Forces
- Publish date: Wednesday، 13 August 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Guterres says reports show troubling abuse patterns in Gaza conflict.
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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned Israel it could land on the UN’s blacklist of offenders accused of sexual violence in armed conflict. The warning, sent in a letter to Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon, cites reports of abuse against Palestinian detainees in prisons, a detention centre, and a military base.
Documented Abuse Allegations
According to Guterres, UN monitors have documented patterns of abuse — including genital violence, prolonged forced nudity, and repeated degrading strip searches. He said these patterns raise “significant concerns” and urged Israel to take immediate steps to stop all sexual violence and allow UN investigators access.
Israel and Hamas Both Named
Israel denies the allegations and access to UN monitors, calling the claims baseless. Danon said the UN should focus instead on the “war crimes and sexual violence of Hamas.”
Hamas has also been listed in the UN report for alleged sexual violence during the October 7, 2023 attacks and against hostages. Hamas officials rejected the claims.
Wider UN Warnings
The letter also revealed similar warnings issued to Russia over alleged sexual violence against Ukrainian prisoners of war in both official and unofficial detention facilities.
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