sexual violence in conflict
Coverage of sexual violence in conflict in the Nexus archive.
- Freed Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual abuse in Gaza, urges victims to speak out
Guy Gilboa-Dalal, an Israeli hostage held in Gaza, recounted sexual abuse during captivity and urged victims to speak out. The United Nations reported rising conflict-related sexual violence worldwide, with unverified allegations against both Hamas and Israeli forces in the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- U.N. Blacklists Israel, Russia for Sexual Violence in Conflict
The U.N. has blacklisted Israel and Russia for sexual violence in conflict. Both countries have denied the allegations and accused the U.N. of bias.
- Israeli and Russian forces added to UN's annual blacklist documenting sexual violence in conflict
The United Nations has added Israeli and Russian forces to its annual blacklist for sexual violence in conflicts. This marks the first time Israeli forces have been included in the 15-year review for mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, which Israel denies.