Human Rights Council
UN Human Rights staff member dies in Houthi custody after arbitrary detention of two years
Mohammad el Shami had been held by the Houthi militant group since June 6, 2024, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tuerk said in a statement.
Eli Sharabi asks UN Human Rights Council to 'name these crimes,' recognize hostage abuse as torture
Daughter of former Gaza hostage confronts UN over UNRWA funding despite Hamas ties
UN human rights chief accuses Israel of war crimes following remains discovered under Gaza rubble
IDF reservists dress up as Hamas terrorists to protest UNHRC probe
Several dozen IDF reservists gathered outside the UN office in Geneva dressed as ski-masked Hamas terrorists waving Palestinian flags.
UN votes to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council over Ukraine
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid: "The vote today does not change our position on the UN Human Rights Council."
US, Europe plan further Russia sanctions as Ukraine civilian death toll mounts
US, Germany and France promised new sanctions against Russia as images of war crimes in Bucha, Ukraine drew international outcry.
UN must hold Israel guilty of crimes of apartheid, investigator says
Michael Lynk's report upgrades the drive to label Israel as an apartheid state because it will be posted on the UN's internet and written into the UNHRC record.
US State Department official addresses return to UN Human Rights Council
The Biden administration has committed to aggressively confront anti-Israel bias in the UNHRC wherever and whenever it appears.
Israel pressing to stop UNHRC from labeling it an apartheid state
It is expected that four resolutions against Israel will be passed at the UNHRC’s 49th session, due to be held from February 28 to April 1.
UNHRC approves Durban resolution, 10 nations oppose over antisemitism
Israel had worked behind the scenes to sway UNHRC members to oppose the resolution and to refuse to allow the pro-Durban resolution to pass by consensus
UK, Germany to let UN Durban resolution pass after boycotting last month
The resolution in Geneva reaffirms support for the 2001 Durban Declaration which singles out Israel as a perpetrator of racism.
UN calls for water equity between Israelis and Palestinians
“Roughly 14,000 Palestinians in approximately 180 communities in Area C have no connection to a water network... and are considered at high risk for water scarcity,” the UN report said.
UNHRC cuts off UN Watch for quoting antisemitic posts by UNRWA teachers
The UNHRC cut off UN Watch for quoting antisemitic posts by UNRWA teachers, saying it was an unacceptable personal attack.
