Story perspectives

Israel Cuts Ties with UN Groups Amid U.S. Withdrawal

1/14/2026

40 4

Center

Israel Cuts Ties

Israel's Foreign Ministry will sever ties with three international organizations, including two UN agencies, in response to the U.S. withdrawal from 66 global bodies.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticized the UN Alliance of Civilizations for excluding Israel and deemed UN Energy as wasteful.
The ministry raised concerns about the Global Forum on Migration and Development undermining national immigration laws.
This decision follows Israel's prior withdrawals from four UN agencies amid ongoing tensions over perceived bias, particularly after the October 7 Hamas attack.
Israel also passed legislation to cut off utilities to UNRWA facilities, accusing them of supporting terrorism.

Right

USA Withdraws from Organizations

The United States plans to withdraw from 66 international organizations after U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order reviewing multilateral support.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the move rejects outdated models burdening American taxpayers.
Experts, including Brett Schaefer, say the withdrawal signals consolidation within the U.N. system and note United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) issues.
The United States maintains partnerships with the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA).

1 of 2

Israel Cuts Ties

Israel's Foreign Ministry will sever ties with three international organizations, including two UN agencies, in response to the U.S. withdrawal from 66 global bodies.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar criticized the UN Alliance of Civilizations for excluding Israel and deemed UN Energy as wasteful.
The ministry raised concerns about the Global Forum on Migration and Development undermining national immigration laws.
This decision follows Israel's prior withdrawals from four UN agencies amid ongoing tensions over perceived bias, particularly after the October 7 Hamas attack.
Israel also passed legislation to cut off utilities to UNRWA facilities, accusing them of supporting terrorism.

1 / 2