Israel reportedly cutting ties with UN chief Guterres over inclusion on sexual violence list

On May 28, 2026, Israel cut ties with the office of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after the UN added Israeli entities to its list on conflict-related sexual violence. France 24 said the listing concerned alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees. Israel's ambassador said Israel had broken all contact with the Secretary-General.

Israel accused the UN of placing it on the same blacklist as Hamas. Le Monde reported that Russia was also added to the list. German outlets reported that Israel ended cooperation with the Secretary-General.