{"id":2475150,"date":"2025-08-15T13:04:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/about-time-un-finally-blacklists-hamas-for-horrific-crimes-attempts-to-blame-israel-for-the-same-thing\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:06:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T17:06:55","slug":"about-time-un-finally-blacklists-hamas-for-horrific-crimes-attempts-to-blame-israel-for-the-same-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/about-time-un-finally-blacklists-hamas-for-horrific-crimes-attempts-to-blame-israel-for-the-same-thing\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;About Time&#8217;: UN Finally Blacklists Hamas for Horrific Crimes, Attempts to Blame Israel for the Same Thing"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fabout-time-un-finally-blacklists-hamas-for-horrific-crimes-attempts-to-blame-israel-for-the-same-thing%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2475150&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The United nations has officially added Hamas to its annual Report on Conflict-related Sexual Violence blacklist, marking the first time the militant group has been recognized for <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >committing systematic sexual violence<\/a>, rape, and mutilation during the October 7, 2023 massacre against Israeli civilians.This designation comes after nearly two years of documented evidence,including hostage testimonies,medical reports,photos,and videos. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres included Hamas for using sexual violence as a weapon of war, prompting public acknowledgment of these atrocities.<\/p>\n<p>However, the UN also warned Israel that it could be added to the list due to allegations concerning the treatment of Palestinian detainees amid the ongoing conflict stemming from Israel&#8217;s efforts to dismantle Hamas. Israeli officials have rejected these accusations, calling them biased and unfounded.<\/p>\n<p>Survivors like Ilana Gritzewsky, who was taken hostage by Hamas, have been vocal about exposing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/graphic-report-reveals-new-evidence-of-rape-sexual-violence-from-october-7-terrorist-attack\/\" title=\"New ... uncovers fresh evidence of rape and ... in ... terrorist attack\">sexual violence committed<\/a> by the group. Israeli leaders emphasize the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-lives-matter-nominated-for-nobel-peace-prize\/\" title=\"Black Lives Matter Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize\">raising global awareness<\/a> and seeking justice for the victims.The acknowledgment by the UN reflects a rare, significant shift in addressing sexual violence in this conflict, placing accountability on Hamas while also scrutinizing Israel&#8217;s conduct.  <\/p>\n<div id=\"ld-4686-3758\"><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:14832835450050406,size:[0, 0],id:\"ld-4686-3758\"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.decide.dev\/_js\/ajs.js\";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,\"script\",\"ld-ajs\");<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The United Nations has shown Hamas a rare glimpse of its angry face while also ensuring that Israel is included.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/un-chief-warns-israel-it-may-be-put-on-sexual-violence-blacklist-in-1st-hamas-on-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of Israel<\/a>, the U.N.&rsquo;s annual Report on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence will add Hamas to its list of nations and groups alleged to commit sexual violence during war.<\/p>\n<p>The listing comes almost two years after multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/graphic-new-video-hamas-terrorists-taunting-young-israeli-girls-threat-rape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">documented cases<\/a> of rape when Hamas attacked Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The report said that United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres put Hamas on the list of sexually violent organizations for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Hamas has been added to the UN blacklist for sexual violence in armed conflicts. After nearly two years, and dozens of reports, hostage testimonies, medical evidence, photos, and videos, the UN has finally acknowledged Hamas&rsquo;s systemic sexual violence, rape, and mutilation during the October 7 massacre. About time,&rdquo; Hen Mazzig <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/HenMazzig\/status\/1955997291308839318\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">noted on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: Hamas has been added to the UN blacklist for sexual violence in armed conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>After nearly two years, and dozens of reports, hostage testimonies, medical evidence, photos, and videos, the UN has finally acknowledged Hamas&rsquo;s systemic sexual violence, rape, and&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bjOFhqSKd2\">pic.twitter.com\/bjOFhqSKd2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HenMazzig\/status\/1955997291308839318?\">August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>However, the U.N. also put <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/netanyahu-announces-israels-plan-gaza-not-occupation-freedom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel<\/a> &ldquo;on notice&rdquo; that it could be included on the list due to its treatment of Palestinian detainees in the conflict that resulted from Israel attempting to eradicate Hamas.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It cannot be denied: since October 7, 2023, Hamas has used sexual violence as an instrument of terror to dehumanize and destroy Israelis.<\/p>\n<p>The UN Secretary-General&rsquo;s blacklisting of Hamas as a party that uses sexual violence as a weapon of war should be a wake-up call for all.&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XPTUkaiARx\">pic.twitter.com\/XPTUkaiARx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AJCGlobal\/status\/1956067897161187607?\">August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ilana Gritzewsky, 31, who was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hamas-sparks-anger-releasing-disturbing-hostage-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taken hostage<\/a> by Hamas, has led the effort to publicize the systemic sexual violence used by Hamas during and after the attack, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/rape-as-weapon-of-war-report-lays-groundwork-for-prosecuting-oct-7-sexual-violence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of Israel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I remember that they hit me and I screamed, and then there was darkness. When I woke up, I was half-naked surrounded by terrorists,&rdquo; she recalled.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They beat me. I went through hell. My bones were broken, but that didn&rsquo;t compare to the psychological pain I was put through,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Nobody should experience what I did.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Almost two years later, there are those who still ask if this really happened. I&rsquo;m here to tell you that it did and it&rsquo;s still going on,&rdquo; she said, noting that although she was released, her partner, Matan Zangauker, remains in captivity.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;My Matan is still there. I don&rsquo;t know what they&rsquo;re doing to him, but I know what they did to me. I wake up every morning with the fear that he is experiencing what I did,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">&#128680;The UN has finally placed Hamas on its &ldquo;sexual violence in conflict&rdquo; blacklist.<\/p>\n<p>This is an official recognition of the horrors Hamas terrorists committed on October 7, atrocities they carried out in the name of Islam.<\/p>\n<p>To all Oct 7 deniers: here&rsquo;s the UN confirming it for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZgB1RuAcV5\">pic.twitter.com\/ZgB1RuAcV5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Loay Alef &#1604;&#1572;&#1610; &#1575;&#1604;&#1588;&#1585;&#1610;&#1601; (@lalef) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lalef\/status\/1955991814332092466?\">August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Israeli first lady Michal Herzog said a report released last month documenting the abuse Israeli women suffered at the hands of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/toronto-film-fest-reportedly-bans-oct-7-doc-using-video-hamas-murdering-jews-without-terrorists-permission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hamas<\/a> was designed to tell the world the truth.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There was an expectation that women around the world would understand and support us, like in other conflicts. The feeling of their backs turned on us was painful,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As Israeli women, we need to scream for those who cannot anymore and bring them justice.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>As for the U.N.&rsquo;s allegation that Israel could be guilty of using sexual violence, Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. 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