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UN Warns Israel, Hamas Over Sexual Violence Allegations

8/13/2025

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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning to Israel about the possibility of being added to a UN "blacklist" for sexual violence in conflict, highlighting troubling patterns of abuse. Meanwhile, he raised alarms over Russian violations against Ukrainian prisoners, while Hamas also faces serious allegations of sexual violence in recent clashes.

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United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning to Israel about the possibility of being added to a UN "blacklist" for sexual violence in conflict, highlighting troubling patterns of abuse. Meanwhile, he raised alarms over Russian violations against Ukrainian prisoners, while Hamas also faces serious allegations of sexual violence in recent clashes.