Guterres: Reliable information on the commission of "sexual violations" by Israeli forces

An annual report from the United Nations has shown that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concerns about sexual violations committed by Israeli occupation forces. This report was submitted to the United Nations Security Council, where Guterres warned of the possibility of including Israel among the parties suspected of committing patterns of rape or other forms of sexual violence.

The report highlights specific patterns of sexual violence, including crimes related to the torture of Palestinian prisoners. The United Nations has documented cases that include the mutilation of prisoners' genitalia, prolonged exposure, and humiliating searches.

In a related context, UN experts confirmed that the occupying state has committed acts of genocide against Palestinians and has used sexual violence as a strategy in its aggression against the besieged Gaza Strip. These statements come at a sensitive time as violations against Palestinians are increasing.

Bassem Naeem, a leader in Hamas, strongly denied the allegations against the movement in the report, considering them attempts to distort the facts and divert attention from the crimes committed by the occupying government and its army against the Palestinian people.

Guterres expressed his deep concern regarding credible information about violations committed by the Israeli occupation army against Palestinians in several prisons and detention centers. He noted that cases of sexual violence include violence directed at genitalia and forced exposure.

Despite ongoing communication between Israeli authorities and Guterres' special envoy regarding sexual violence, the information provided about accountability measures was limited, raising questions about the seriousness of the occupation in addressing these violations.

The report does not only address violations by the Israeli occupation but also discusses violations by Russian forces in Ukraine, reflecting the widespread nature of sexual violence in armed conflicts around the world.