Israel and Russia added to blacklist for sexual violence during conflict

Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir published footage of Israeli security forces abusing international activists.

The UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces, including the rape of male detainees.

The UN verified sexual abuse of 31 Palestinian men, women and children from the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank between 2023 and 2025. Israeli attacks included repeated gang-rapes and the use of sexual violence as a form of torture, the report said.