RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates voiced its support for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres amid Israeli efforts to exert pressure on a UN report that places Israel and its occupation authorities on the “list of shame” for parties accused of committing conflict-related sexual violence.

The United Nations added Israel to its list of entities that have committed conflict-related sexual violence, placing it on the same list as Hamas.

This year's United Nations report on sexual violence in conflict zones will include Israeli authorities in an annex of entities responsible for or suspected of carrying…