Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, has claimed that the United Nations has added Israel to its blacklist of parties accused of committing sexual violence in conflict zones, a move he strongly condemned as politically motivated.
In a statement posted on X, Danon criticised the reported decision, saying it unfairly placed Israel alongside groups such as Hamas and ISIS, which he described as some of the world’s most brutal terrorist organisations.
“The UN has added Israel to the blacklist of sexual violence in conflict zones, alongside the world’s most brutal terrorist organizations, Hamas and ISIS,” Danon wrote.
According to the ambassador, Israel had cooperated with UN processes and submitted extensive documentation and evidence to counter the allegations. He said Israeli authorities also invited UN representatives to visit affected areas and independently assess the situation on the ground.
“Israel submitted evidence, documents, and detailed responses to every claim. We invited UN representatives to come to the field and examine things up close, and they, of course, chose not to do so,” he stated.
Danon further accused the UN of allowing politics to influence its decisions, arguing that the organisation ignored facts that did not align with its narrative regarding the ongoing conflict.
“When facts don’t fit the narrative, at the UN they simply change the narrative,” he added.
The Israeli envoy insisted that his country would continue to defend itself against what he described as false accusations and “blood libels,” while pushing back against criticism on international platforms.
“We will continue to stand firm on the truth, and to expose these blood libels on every possible platform. The truth will prevail,” Danon said.
The development comes amid heightened international scrutiny over the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with several global bodies and human rights organisations raising concerns about alleged violations committed during the war.
At the time of publication, the United Nations had not officially responded to Danon’s remarks or publicly confirmed details of the alleged blacklist inclusion.
CREDIT: Mavis Fantevi
