UN Adds Israel and Russia to Sexual Violence Conflict Blacklist

UN Report Documents Global Surge in Sexual Violence

The United Nations has released its annual report documenting sexual violence in conflict zones, adding Israel and Russia to its "blacklist" of state and non-state groups suspected of committing such abuses. According to the report, nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide over the last year.

Data within the report indicates that the number of recorded cases rose sharply in 2025 compared to 2024. The annual list identifies entities that are credibly suspected of engaging in sexual violence as a tactic or consequence of conflict.

Findings on Russian and Israeli Forces

Russian armed and security forces were blacklisted for the first time this year. The UN report documents hundreds of cases of sexual violence linked to Russian forces in Ukraine, specifically targeting civilians and prisoners of war detained during the ongoing conflict.

Israeli forces were also added to the list for the first time. The UN report accuses Israeli forces of committing abuses against Palestinian detainees.

Official Reactions and Denials

Both Russia and Israel have denied the allegations presented in the UN report.

In response to the listing, Israel's foreign ministry stated that it would sever all ties with the United Nations.