Human Rights Council

All 3 heads of UN anti-Israel inquiry suddenly resign

Navi Pillay, Miloon Kothari, and Chris Sidoti all announced their resignations from the UN Human Rights Council permanent inquiry against Israel.

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Human rights expert scolded for confronting antisemitism at UNHCR

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, given rebuke for criticizing UN officials' antisemitism during a session on the UNHRC permanent item against Israel, even as extreme hate against 'Zionists' is permitted.

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UN Special Rapporteur report presents hostage-taking as torture

Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, presented her report to the Human Rights Council in which she highlighted the Hamas war crimes, hostage-taking, and sexual violence.

Hostages' families meet with UNHRC

Idit Ohel told the UN Human Rights Council how her son Alon is chained in a dark tunnel, starved, beaten, and at risk of losing his sight.

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Hostages' families demand UN Human Rights Council act immediately

Family members of hostages held in Gaza appear before the UN Human Rights Council, calling for immediate action to secure the return of their loved ones, who have been held in horrific conditions for almost a year.

Hostage's cousin delivers plea at UN Human Rights Council meeting

'If it was your child who was kidnapped by terrorists and you knew about the horrors they were enduring, including rape under gunpoint, trust me, you’d never pass this report.'

Stop putting trust in humans, we must stop fooling ourselves

We should take pride in being the chosen nation, for it is a position that evokes jealousy and animosity from others.

UN Commision of Inquiry:

'Israel may not claim right to self-defense against Hamas'

Heads of Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry against Israel question Jewish State's right to self-defense, defend Guterres' remarks.

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Abraham Accords countries promote using digital tech for peace

'Digital platforms have facilitated the development of personal bonds between our peoples,' UAE rep. says in joint statement.

Watchdog calls on UN to reject Qatari bid to chair rights forum

UN Watch calls on president of Human Rights Council to deny bid by Qatar's ambassador over 'racist tropes about Jews.'

22 countries condemn anti-Israel UNHRC Commission of Inquiry

US initiates statement by over 20 nations against Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry against Israel.

Confusion at the UN:

Was Russia suspended or did it 'quit?'

The British representative asked Russia for a clarification after it said it was 'withdrawing' from the Human Rights Council after the vote.

U.S. calls for Russia's ouster from U.N. human rights body

The U.S. ambassador slammed Russia for using its platform to promote propaganda and lies.

40 Jewish orgs. urge democracies to halt funding of UNHCR

Simon Wiesenthal Center, 40 other Jewish organizations denounce Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry against Israel.

Israeli Ambassador tears Human Rights Council report to pieces

Ambassador Gilad Erdan denounces anti-Israel report by UNHRC: Its only place is in the dustbin of antisemitism.

UK denounces UNHRC reaffirmation of Durban Declaration

The UK and 9 other members vote against the measure, which had been expected to unanimously pass.

Israel blasts 'anti-Semitic' UN Human Rights Council

Israeli ambassador to the UN excoriates UN Human Rights Council for call to probe Israel after latest conflict with Hamas.

Blinken: US will rejoin Human Rights Council - despite its flaws

US Secretary of State acknowledges 'flaws' of UN Human Rights Council, but vows US will rejoin it to 'ensure it fulfills its mandate'

Antisemitism is woven into Western culture

Netanyahu thanks Britain for changing position

Prime Minister Netanyahu opens weekly cabinet meeting with British PM Theresa May and change in Albion's position in UN debate.

US combats UN anti-Israel bias

State Department opposes UN Human Rights Council hearing 'human rights in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories'.

'How is that a sensible priority'

Speaker at Human Rights Council condemns UN's unbalanced treatment of Israel

UN HRC nominates new 'expert' for criticizing Israel

Human Rights Council chooses Canadian to be Special Rapporteur on Israeli crimes. He won't be allowed to criticize Palestinians.

Human Rights Council: Israel is worse than ISIS, Syria, N. Korea

Human Rights Council discusses five resolutions against Israel, nothing on ISIS, Syria, North Korea, Iran, Yemen.

Human rights organizations ask UNHRC not to ignore Iran

34 human rights organizations ask UN Human Rights Council to renew its mandate to investigate rights violations in the Islamic Republic.

Boycotters Depend on One Industry not to Boycott Israel

UN Team Asks to Delay Findings of Probe into Protective Edge

UN investigators probing summer Gaza war ask Human Rights Council for postponement to present findings on Israel and Hamas's conduct.

Kerry 'Defends' Israel as Netanyahu Readies to Address Congress

US Secretary of State John Kerry in Switzerland Monday engaging in talks with Iran and defending Israel before UN Human Rights Council.

Israel Joins Powerful UN Human Rights Groups

Israel participates, for the first time, in JUSCANZ, a UN grouping which advises the UN Human Rights Council.

Serial Abusers Stand for UN 'Human Rights' Elections

"It is an insult to their victims - and a defeat for the global cause of human rights."

Israel: UN Holds 'Guinness Record' for Hypocrisy

Ambassador to UN slams requests by Iran, Syria to join UN Human Rights Commission