The United Nations has confirmed it placed Israel on a blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence against civilians, and pushed back on accusations made by Israel regarding its inclusion. The list, part of a “conflict-related sexual violence” report released on Friday, prompted Israel’s foreign ministry to say it would sever all ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence list 2 of 3 French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists list 3 of 3 Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza? end of list Last August, the UN cited “credible information” regarding sexual violence committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinian detainees in prisons and other detention centres, and said UN inspectors had been denied access to the facilities. “We invited the representative of the UN to come to Israel to check those ridiculous allegations.…