UN meeting erupts over sexual violence allegations against Israel
“You will be quiet.” A UN meeting descended into a heated exchange.

“You will be quiet.” A UN meeting descended into a heated exchange.







![Mohammed Al-Bakri: “We are handcuffed … our hands were behind our backs and our legs were bound and we were blindfolded.” [Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mohammed-Zaki-Al-Bakri-copy-1780559022-1781015204.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)

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Francesca Albanese speaks to Redi Tlhabi about sexual violence suffered by Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces.