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UN puts Israel on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas, ISIS

The United Nations has added Israeli entities to a blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in conflict zones — a list that includes Hamas and other terror organizations, The Jerusalem Post reported on Wednesday.

The Times of India · May 28

Humanitarian aid cuts leave victims of sexual violence in global conflicts without help, UN says

Major cuts in humanitarian aid have left victims of sexual violence in conflicts around the world without lifesaving help as clinics and shelters close

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

UN has 'convincing evidence' Hamas subjected hostages to rape and torture

Hamas fighters took more than 250 hostages in their assault on Israel on October 7

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2024

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First Thing: UN finds ‘convincing information’ that Hamas raped and tortured Israeli hostages

Interviews with released hostages suggest abuses are continuing in Gaza, a UN report says. Plus, Trump all but certain of Republican nomination on Super Tuesday

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024

UN finds ‘convincing information’ that Hamas raped and tortured Israeli hostages

Pramila Patten’s findings are based on interviews with released hostages, whose testimony suggests abuses are continuing in Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024

A U.N. report finds 'reasonable grounds to believe' attacks in Israel included rapes

The report, which fell short of a full U.N. investigation, said rape likely occurred at at least three sites on Oct. 7. Some hostages held in Gaza were also subject to sexual violence, the team found.

WEKU · Mar 4, 2024

UN experts say grounds to believe rape occurred in Hamas attack on Israel

Palestinian group has repeatedly denied allegations its fighters committed acts of sexual violence during the attack.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2024

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Claims of Israeli sexual assault of Palestinian women are credible, UN panel says

Experts report evidence of rape, sexual humiliation and threats of rape against girls and women

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024

Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian militants in West Bank hospital raid

Israeli forces raid a hospital in the West Bank, killing three Palestinian militants. Palestinian Health Ministry calls for international intervention to s...

Ten countries involved in air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2024

Sensual Sleuth Heads to Israel: Investigating Hamas Attacks for Sexual Crimes

UN envoy embarks on a quest for truth amidst the chaos of war. With a focus on survivors of Hamas attacks, Pramila Patten seeks justice for all victims.

The Guardian view on sexual violence in conflict: an unending crime that can be tackled

Editorial: Despite growing awareness of the issue, impunity endures. But these horrors must be addressed

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023

Live updates | Russia: we've destroyed artillery from West

The Russian military says it has destroyed several artillery systems provided by the West in the latest series of strikes on Ukrainian targets

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Ukraine latest updates: 600 Ukrainians held captive in Kherson

Ukraine news from June 7: Presidential aide says prisoners held in ‘inhumane conditions’ and are victims of torture.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022

Men and boys among alleged rape victims of Russian soldiers in Ukraine

UN chief on sexual violence warns dozens of cases under investigation are ‘tip of the iceberg’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2022

The Guardian view on ending rape in war: endemic but largely unpunished

Editorial: Harrowing accounts of sexual violence by Russian troops in Ukraine are increasing. Impunity must end

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