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Israel Quits UN Rights Council Amid Gaza Genocide Claims

3/21/2025

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Israel's exit from the UN Human Rights Council comes just before a damning report accusing it of genocidal actions in Gaza, particularly against women's healthcare. Prime Minister Netanyahu fiercely rejected the claims, while human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber called for global accountability. The relentless violence continues to inflict devastating civilian casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Israel's exit from the UN Human Rights Council comes just before a damning report accusing it of genocidal actions in Gaza, particularly against women's healthcare. Prime Minister Netanyahu fiercely rejected the claims, while human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber called for global accountability. The relentless violence continues to inflict devastating civilian casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.