A White House official said on Monday, February 4, that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is likely to sign an executive order on Tuesday to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council. According to Reuters, this official stated that Trump intends to cut US financial aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) on the same day. The US official told the media: 'The White House believes that the UN Human Rights Council, while criticizing Israel's legal and defensive actions, has overlooked the horrific human rights violations in some countries and has become an institution to protect these countries.' UNRWA has also been accused of collaborating with Hamas and having some of its staff involved in the October 7 terrorist attack by this Iran-backed terrorist group on Israel. Since returning to the White House as President of the United States on January 20, Donald Trump has issued orders to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement. Several European representatives have called for the removal of UNRWA from UN agencies. Israel has set a deadline for the UN; UNRWA must leave Jerusalem. Guterres criticized the 'systematic looting' of humanitarian aid in Gaza. The US response to the International Criminal Court's ruling against Israeli leaders: it lacks 'jurisdiction.' The UN Human Rights Council: Israel and the Palestinians may have committed war crimes.
Possibility of the US Withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council
The US is likely to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council and cut funding to UNRWA, as President Trump criticizes the council for its stance on Israel and alleged human rights violations. This move reflects ongoing tensions in US foreign policy regarding Israel and Palestine, impacting humanitarian efforts in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The United States, under President Trump, is expected to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council and cut funding to UNRWA. This decision is based on criticisms of the council's perceived bias against Israel.
- Trump plans to sign an executive order for withdrawal.
- US financial aid to UNRWA is likely to be cut.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The UN Human Rights Council has been criticized by some countries, including the US, for perceived bias against Israel. UNRWA provides aid to Palestinian refugees, a contentious issue in Middle East politics.
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