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Israel Suspends UN Contacts Amid Bias Allegations

1/13/2026

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Israel Suspends UN Ties

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the immediate suspension of contacts with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and Global Forum on Migration and Development.
The move follows Israeli withdrawals from four UN bodies, including UN Women and the Office of the Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflict, amid bias accusations.
The decision aligns with the United States' withdrawal from organizations, prompting a review of Israel's ties.

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Teen Rescued in West Bank

Emergency services in the West Bank are searching for a teenager swept away by the Nahal Modi’im stream during a heavy rainstorm.
Another teen was caught in the water but managed to escape.
Additional search and rescue teams are being deployed to aid in recovery efforts.

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Israel Suspends UN Ties

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the immediate suspension of contacts with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and Global Forum on Migration and Development.
The move follows Israeli withdrawals from four UN bodies, including UN Women and the Office of the Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflict, amid bias accusations.
The decision aligns with the United States' withdrawal from organizations, prompting a review of Israel's ties.

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