Israel has been warned by the United Nations that it may be added to a list of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in armed conflict. The warning comes after allegations of degrading treatment and sexual violence against Palestinian prisoners in Israeli facilities, which have raised 'grave concern' according to the United Nations Secretary General. While Israel was not included in the latest annual report, the Secretary General has urged the country to take action to prevent being blacklisted, including issuing directives against sexual violence. Israel's ambassador to the United Nations has rejected the allegations, calling them unfounded and biased.