Israel Withdraws from UN Human Rights Council Over Alleged Bias

The move follows the United States' withdrawal, with both nations accusing the council of anti-Semitism and shielding human rights abusers.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the country's decision to cease participation in the UN Human Rights Council, citing persistent institutional bias against Israel since the council's inception in 2006.
The United States withdrew from the UNHRC earlier this week, with President Trump calling the council anti-Semitic and accusing it of protecting human rights violators while targeting Israel disproportionately.
Israel has been the subject of over 20% of all resolutions passed by the council, more than any other country, according to Saar, who also criticized the council's unique agenda item focused solely on Israel.
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese condemned Israel's decision, describing it as a serious setback for accountability and accusing Israel of avoiding scrutiny for its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Rights groups warn that the withdrawal of the US and Israel weakens international mechanisms for accountability, potentially exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reducing scrutiny of alleged human rights violations.