The United Nations secretary-general has expressed grave concern over reports of sexual violence and other violations committed by Israeli military and security forces against detained Palestinians. In a letter to Israel's ambassador, the UN chief warned that Israeli forces could be listed as abusers in his next report on sexual violence in conflict, citing credible information and documented patterns of abuse. Israel's ambassador dismissed the allegations as biased and accused the United Nations of ignoring crimes committed by Hamas, referencing the group's attack in southern Israel last October. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties, with the UN urging Israel to investigate credible allegations, enforce strict codes of conduct, and allow unimpeded access for UN monitors. Previous UN-backed reports have accused Israel of systematic gender-based violence, which Israeli officials have strongly denied, criticizing the United Nations for perceived bias.