Israel’s United Nations envoy Gilad Erdan has said that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has added Israel’s military to a global list of offenders who have committed violations against children, Reuters reports.

Erdan said he was officially notified of the decision today. The global list is included in a report on children and armed conflict that is due to be submitted to the UN Security Council on June 14.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the decision would impact the country’s relations with the United Nations.

Erdan said he was notified by Guterres’ chief of staff and posted a video on social media of him responding to the decision during their phone call.

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