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Israeli Women’s Advancement and Social Equality Minister May Golan strongly criticized UN Women on Tuesday, accusing the organization of failing to acknowledge the sexual violence committed by Hamas against Israeli women during the October 7 attacks.
Speaking at a session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, Golan denounced the international body’s response as “selective blindness” and accused it of excusing the suffering of Israeli victims.
“I am here today for the victims whose suffering you found justifications for, simply because it did not fit your narrative,” she stated.
Golan condemned what she described as the UN’s indifference to the brutal sexual violence Israeli women endured at the hands of Hamas terrorists. She accused the organization of prioritizing political considerations over the protection of victims, regardless of their nationality or religion.
“We won’t beg your useless councils for help; we will shield our own,” she declared. “We will protect our own because no one else will.”
Arab Delegations Walk Out in Protest
Her impassioned speech took a confrontational turn when she accused UN officials of acting as “spokespeople for gang rapists” and “advocating for terrorists.” She then declared, “From the river to the sea, Jewish women will be free,” a rephrasing of a slogan often associated with pro-Palestinian movements.
As Golan continued her speech, several Arab country representatives exited the hall in protest, underscoring the deep divisions within the international body on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
‘Hollow Resolutions and Selective Blindness’
Golan’s remarks reflected growing Israeli frustration with the United Nations’ response to the October 7 Hamas attacks, in which over 1,200 Israelis were killed and numerous women reportedly suffered sexual assault.
Israel has repeatedly criticized UN Women and other human rights organizations for failing to address Hamas’s atrocities with the same urgency as other conflicts.
“My wrath is for you, the UN, with your hollow resolutions and selective blindness, abandoning Christian girls, Jewish women, and Muslim children who dare to dream beyond oppression,” Golan declared.
UN Women’s Response
UN Women has faced mounting criticism from Israeli officials and international activists for its perceived lack of action regarding the sexual violence committed by Hamas fighters.
While the organization has condemned violence against women in general terms, it has yet to release a specific statement addressing the alleged crimes of Hamas.
Following Golan’s speech, a spokesperson for UN Women said the organization “unequivocally condemns all forms of sexual violence” but did not directly respond to the Israeli minister’s accusations.
Golan’s address at the UN Commission on the Status of Women highlighted the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Israel and international organizations, particularly regarding narratives of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The walkout by Arab representatives also signaled continued polarization within the UN on issues related to Israel’s security and Palestinian rights.
Israeli Government Stands Firm
The Israeli government has maintained a strong stance against what it sees as international bias and double standards in human rights advocacy.
Golan’s speech echoed previous statements by Israeli leaders condemning the United Nations’ handling of the October 7 attack and its aftermath.
As diplomatic tensions rise, it remains to be seen whether UN Women or other UN bodies will address Golan’s criticisms directly or whether the divide will continue to deepen.