United Nations will add Israel to list of countries infamous for harming children.

UN logo on United Nations headquarters building in Geneva, Switzerland.

The United Nations after months of pleading with Israel to cease the war with Hamas and seek peaceful negotiations, has decided to add the country to the blacklist of nations and organizations that harm children in conflict zones.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres informed the Israeli army's representative in Washington, Major General Hedi Silberman of the decision, Israel National News reported on Friday (June 7, 2024).

Guterres reportedly stated that Israel will be included in the blacklist alongside Russia and terrorist organizations such as ISIS/Daesh, Al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram.

Despite Israel's efforts to persuade Guterres to reconsider, the decision stands, with Israel slated to appear on the blacklist set to be published next week.

"Israel's inclusion in the blacklist is very problematic and may cause countries in the world to impose an arms embargo on Israel,” Israel National News said, citing sources familiar with the matter.

It should be noted that while the list will not explicitly mention the nation of Israel, the entity responsible is expected to be identified as the "Israeli security forces."

Israel has continued its brutal offensive on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire.

Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice, its latest ruling ordering Tel Aviv to immediately halt its operation in the southern city of Rafah, where over a million Palestinians have sought refuge from the war.

Below is an image of PM Netanyahu's response on X (formerly Twitter) to the news of being blacklisted: