Trump administration abandons the U.N.'s top human rights body
The U.S. president, complaining of bias against Israel, said America's participation will be reduced to observer status.
Israel, a key U.S. ally and a major player in the Middle East, is a member of the U.N. and has a highly advanced technology sector. The country's foreign policy is currently defined by the ongoing war in Gaza, which has drawn international scrutiny and led to a severe humanitarian crisis. While seeking to defeat Hamas, Israel is also navigating a complex geopolitical landscape, including heightened tensions with Iran and its allies, and maintaining a key security relationship with the U.S.
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The U.S. president, complaining of bias against Israel, said America's participation will be reduced to observer status.
António Guterres launched a campaign underscoring the need for nations to scrap nuclear arsenals and other weapons.
The Hague-based institution is meant to step in only when nations won't or can't dispense justice themselves.