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UN rights chief concerned by 'fundamental shift' in US direction [Video]

UN rights chief concerned by 'fundamental shift' in US direction

The UN rights chief voices deep concern over the United States' "fundamental shift" in direction since President Donald Trump's return to power. Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in..

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Israel ‘Quits’ UNHRC, But Was Never a Member? Diplomatic Move Sparks Confusion [Video]

Israel ‘Quits’ UNHRC, But Was Never a Member? Diplomatic Move Sparks Confusion

Israel’s announcement of quitting the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has sparked controversy, as the country was never a member to begin with. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar accused the UNHRC of..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:21Published
Israel Withdraws From UNHRC, Citing ‘Discrimination’ Following U.S's Exit [Video]

Israel Withdraws From UNHRC, Citing ‘Discrimination’ Following U.S's Exit

Israel has announced its withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council, citing “discrimination” and “anti-Semitic bias.” Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticized the council’s treatment of..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:02Published
Trump Cuts Ties with UN Human Rights Council & UNRWA: Accusations of Hamas Ties and Anti-Israel Bias [Video]

Trump Cuts Ties with UN Human Rights Council & UNRWA: Accusations of Hamas Ties and Anti-Israel Bias

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and halt funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The decision follows..

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Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel would join the US in withdrawing from the UNHRC, criticizing the council for bias against Israel.
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