The United Nations adds the Israeli Prison Service to a blacklist of entities alleged to commit sexual violence in conflict zones, according to reports. The listing comes as part of the UN’s 2026 roster of organizations and institutions associated with sexual violence in armed conflict. Israeli officials and commentators react with criticism, describing the decision as unjust and expressing anger at the designation. The same UN materials also include well-known armed groups, such as Hamas and ISIS, reflecting the breadth of entities the UN lists for alleged abuses. The reports say Israel is particularly displeased because the inclusion involves a state-linked institution rather than a non-state armed group. Coverage emphasizes that the UN designation is based on the UN’s assessment process for alleged conduct, while Israeli responses challenge the listing’s premise and implications. The reports do not provide a detailed account of specific incidents in their summaries, but they frame the episode as a significant diplomatic and political dispute over accountability for sexual violence in conflict settings.