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Israel cut ties with seven UN bodies citing persistent anti-Israel bias and politicization, following the US withdrawal from 66 international organizations last week.
- On January 13, 2026, Israel's Foreign Ministry announced it will immediately sever all contact with several United Nations agencies and international organizations, accusing them of systemic bias.
- The foreign ministry said parts of the United Nations system had become politicized, singling out Israel for disproportionate condemnation and minimizing Israeli civilians, prompting a reassessment of engagement.
- The ministry specifically identified seven targeted agencies, including UNWOMEN, UNCTAD, and ESCWA, citing past cuts and recent withdrawals, the foreign ministry said.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar approved the decision and instructed officials to review cooperation, while Israeli officials signaled more international organizations could face similar scrutiny.
- Following the US withdrawals last week, the foreign ministry said the decision followed an internal examination after the United States withdrew from 66 international organizations, the White House said.
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Israel says it will 'immediately sever all contact' with several UN bodies
Israel has announced it is cutting ties with several UN agencies and international bodies. The move comes days after President Donald Trump pulled the US out of 66 international organisations. WION explains what Israel did, and why it matters.
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app.linkIsrael cuts ties with three more UN bodies, citing bias, inefficiency
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar directed the Foreign Ministry to conduct a broader review of additional international organizations.The post Israel cuts ties with three more UN bodies, citing bias, inefficiency appeared first on JNS.org.
Netanyahu follows in Trump's footsteps: Israel withdraws from several international organizations after US
Israel's announcement comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump, in a memo on 8 January, ordered America's withdrawal from 66 international organizations, including several UN bodies and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
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