Israel - UN relations take a backseat...

Israel suspends formal relations with the office of António Guterres after the United Nations places the Israeli military on its blacklist for alleged conflict-related sexual violence. The UN report cites verified and suspected incidents involving Palestinian detainees between 2023 and 2025, while also listing Russia and Hamas. Israel condemns the move as politically motivated, rejects comparisons between the IDF and Hamas, and freezes direct engagement with the Secretary-General’s office. The dispute deepens an already strained relationship between Israel and several UN bodies amid ongoing regional conflict and international scrutiny.

Thursday, 28 May, 2026