February 6, 2025 10:24 AM

After US, Israel withdraws participation from UN Human Rights Council

A day after US President Donald Trump announced America's withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar, has said that Israel would also join the US in its decision not to participate in the UNHRC. Sa'ar on Wednesday expressed Israel's support for Trump's decision, calling it a step in the right direction. In a post on X on Wednesday, the Israeli Foreign Minister said, "Israel welcomes President Trump's decision not to parti...