UN Newsletter Promotes Pro-Palestine Protests in US, Sparks Controversy
The United Nations' NGO Action News has been criticized for allegedly aiding anti-Israel protests in the U.S., including economic blockades and traffic disruptions.
- The UN's NGO Action News distributed a guide encouraging pro-Palestine protests in the U.S. on Tax Day, targeting economic choke points.
- Critics, including Anne Bayefsky, accuse the UN of supporting anti-Israel and anti-American activities through its publications.
- Protests organized by groups like A15 Action disrupted major U.S. cities, including blockades at airports and bridges.
- The UN disclaims responsibility for third-party links in its publications, but critics argue that its involvement is more direct and approvals are needed.
- Recent anti-Israel protests have been linked to a rise in antisemitic incidents in the U.S., according to the Anti-Defamation League.