The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has cautioned that Israeli settler groups may be added to a UN blacklist due to escalating violations against Palestinian children. This warning comes as the UN’s annual report on Children and Armed Conflict details a “staggering” increase in such violations globally. The report recorded 38,558 grave violations in 2025, impacting 24,174 children – the highest number since the report’s inception in 1996. While the report covers global conflicts, the specific threat to list Israeli settlers highlights concerns over violence in the West Bank. Guterres expressed alarm at the rising number of incidents affecting children in the region. The UN’s Children and Armed Conflict mandate aims to protect children during armed conflict and hold perpetrators accountable. The potential blacklisting could lead to increased international scrutiny and potential sanctions.