Just a day after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced America’s withdrawal from the UNHRC, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has followed suit, declaring Israel’s exit from the controversial body.
The move comes amid longstanding criticism of the UNHRC’s bias against Israel, with Israeli leaders arguing that the council disproportionately targets the Jewish state while ignoring severe human rights violations elsewhere.
Sa’ar’s decision underscores Israel’s stance that the council has failed in its mission to uphold universal human rights and has instead become a platform for anti-Israel rhetoric.
Israel welcomes President Trump’s decision not to participate in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
Israel joins the United States and will not participate in the UNHRC.The UNHRC has traditionally protected human rights abusers by allowing them to hide from scrutiny, and…
— Gideon Sa’ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) February 5, 2025
