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.

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.

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.

Global

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

Israel

US may leave UN human rights council, Nikki Haley warns

Israel

Bipartisan bill in House and Senate targets settlement boycotters with fines

Politics

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

Global

US opposes UN resolution against glorifying Nazism

Global

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

Global

UN council approves database of Israel settlement trading partners

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