United Nations Human Rights Council

Hundreds demonstrate at UN in Geneva over Human Rights Council’s anti-Israel bias

The demonstration took place as the council reached Agenda Item 7, the only permanent agenda item, which is devoted solely to condemning Israel.

By Marcy Oster March 19, 2019 7:06 am

UN council delays release of its ‘blacklist’ of companies operating in settlements

The Trump administration has urged the Human Rights Council not to publish the list, saying it is counterproductive to Israeli-Palestinian peace initiatives.

March 5, 2019 3:08 pm

US leaves UN Human Rights Council over Israel bias

The Trump administration also cited the presence of human rights abusers on the body as a factor in the departure.

June 19, 2018 4:47 pm

US opposes UN ‘blacklist’ of companies that do business in Israeli settlements

August 22, 2017 10:47 am

US may leave UN human rights council, Nikki Haley warns

June 6, 2017 1:26 pm

Bipartisan bill in House and Senate targets settlement boycotters with fines

By Ron Kampeas March 24, 2017 11:57 am

Report: Trump administration considering pulling out of UN Human Rights Council

February 26, 2017 11:52 am

US opposes UN resolution against glorifying Nazism

November 20, 2016 12:19 pm

Canada’s foreign minister urges UN to review appointment of anti-Israel law prof

March 27, 2016 6:20 am

UN council approves database of Israel settlement trading partners

March 24, 2016 5:14 pm

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