Archive · 14 Aug 2025
UN Warns Israel, Russia Over Sexual Violence Allegations
The United Nations, led by Antonio Guterres, has warned Israel and Russia about possible sanctions.
The UN is concerned about claims of sexual violence by their forces in war zones.
This warning comes from a UN report on conflict.
The UN is looking into possible patterns of rape and other abuses.
Both countries may be added to a list of nations.
This means they are suspected of serious crimes.
UN warns Israel and Russia over alleged sexual violence in conflict zones.
The warning is related to potential inclusion on a blacklist.
The warning was issued by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
The warning is based on the annual UN Security Council report.
The warning concerns alleged patterns of rape and other forms of sexual violence.
- Who
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Israel and Russia.
- What
- UN warns Israel and Russia over alleged sexual violence.
- When
- In an annual UN Security Council report.
- Where
- Conflict zones in Gaza and Ukraine.
- Why
- Due to alleged sexual violence by their armed forces.
UN
Israel/Russia
Accusations of Sexual Violence
UN
Concern over credible reports of sexual violence.
Israel/Russia
Accusations are rejected.
- Warned Parties
- Israel and Russia
- Issued By
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
- Report Type
- UN Security Council report
- Allegation
- Sexual violence
- Context
- Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine