In a significant move, the United Nations has added Israeli and Russian armed and security forces to its annual blacklist of parties accused of conflict-related sexual violence. This decision follows a report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, which highlights a troubling rise in such violations worldwide, naming 77 parties involved in various conflicts. Israeli forces were implicated based on verified allegations concerning Palestinian detainees, including acts of rape, sexual torture, and degrading treatment. Meanwhile, Russia was included due to numerous reported cases of sexual violence linked to its military actions in Ukraine, affecting both civilians and prisoners of war. Both countries have strongly denied the allegations, with Israel accusing the UN of bias and severing ties with Guterres' office. The report also retains Hamas on the blacklist for sexual violence allegations during the October 2023 attack on Israel. Although the blacklist does not automatically lead to sanctions, it significantly heightens international scrutiny and has serious diplomatic repercussions for the nations involved.