Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced Israel's withdrawal from the U.N. Human Rights Council due to protection of human rights abusers, antisemitic rhetoric, and harassment of Israel. President Trump also withdrew the U.S. for similar reasons and terminated support for UNRWA. Sa’ar criticized the Council for targeting Israel disproportionately and perpetuating the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Key Points
Israel and the U.S. withdrew from the U.N. Human Rights Council due to bias and targeting of Israel
Criticism of UNRWA for alleged ties to Hamas
Disproportionate condemnation of Israel by the Council
Accusations of antisemitism and spreading misinformation against the Council
Pros
Taking a stand against the U.N. Human Rights Council's bias and unfair treatment of Israel
Highlighting the protection of human rights abusers by the Council
Cons
Potential backlash from other U.N. member states
Impact on future diplomatic relations with the U.N.