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Trump administration pulls plug on UNESCO again, cites anti-Israel bias

The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until its withdrawal officially takes effect at the close of next year.

This time around, UNESCO says it was prepared for the U.S. withdrawal.
This time around, UNESCO says it was prepared for the U.S. withdrawal. (AN/Swiveler)

WASHINGTON (AN) — The United States has announced its intention to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization once again, a move set to take effect on Dec. 31, 2026.

This marks the third time Washington has departed the Paris-based cultural body, citing perennial concerns over what it views as anti-Israel bias and a focus on "divisive social and cultural causes."

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