Israel Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council
On 6th February 2025, Israel announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), citing institutional bias against Israel.
- Israel accused the UNHRC of persistent bias since its inception in 2006, following repeated allegations of human rights violations in Gaza.
- A UN inquiry previously found that the scale of killings in Gaza amounted to a crime against humanity, a finding that Israel strongly rejected.
- The decision follows the United States' withdrawal from the council, although Israeli officials claim the move was not coordinated with Washington.
- While Israel is not a voting member of the 47-nation council, it has occasionally participated in its ....
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