The embrace of Hamas and the obsession with Israel: How the UN Secretary-General's system works

A special investigation into the activities of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and his team between 2023 and 2026 reveals an unprecedented focus on Israel, with 278 mentions, use of the term "ethnic cleansing," accusations of starvation and war crimes, and automatic defense of UN agencies, while relying on information from terrorist organizations.

A special investigation conducted ahead of the end of UN Secretary-General António Guterres's term analyzed the activities and statements of the Secretary-General and six senior officials in his close circle between 2023 and 2026. The study mapped 44 selected statements and found 278 mentions of Israel—more than any other country. Recurring patterns include direct accusations of intentional harm to civilians, medical teams, and journalists, alongside claims of starvation, collective punishment, commission of international crimes, and calls to intensify political pressure and sanctions on Israel. The use of the term "ethnic cleansing" began as early as November 2023, and in October 2024 Guterres claimed there were "strong reasons" to believe that the commission of war crimes had become a reality. The study also highlights the Secretary-General's automatic defense of UN agencies and his institutional ties with Qatar. The UN's annual report on children and armed conflict incorporated data originating from official letters submitted by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.