Trump to Rewithdraw from UN Human Rights Council and Cut UNRWA Funding
President Trump plans to withdraw the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council and halt funding for Palestinian refugee services, coinciding with a meeting with Netanyahu.
The decision to withdraw from the UNHRC and halt funding to UNRWA underscores a growing skepticism towards international bodies that critics argue have shown bias against Israel.
US to Withdraw Again From UN Human Rights Council, End Funding to UNRWA
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The decision to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council and stop funding for Palestinian refugees underscores Trump's persistent alignment with Israel and reflects his administration's hardline stance on international diplomacy.
Trump to withdraw U.S. from UN human rights council a second time
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Trump to Halt UNRWA Funding on Day of Netanyahu Meeting
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Summary
President Trump will sign an executive order on withdrawing the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council and ending funding to UNRWA, paralleling his first term policies. His move follows accusations of bias against Israel by the UNHRC and alleged links of UNRWA to Hamas. This order is timed with a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where discussions will include a ceasefire with Hamas. This decision follows Budgetary suspensions from the Biden administration. The U.S. aims for hostages' release and mitigating Iran's influence during these talks.
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