Trump Plans UNHRC Exit UNRWA Fund Cut

President Donald Trump reportedly plans to withdraw the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council and halt funding to UNRWA according to White House officials. This move aligns with Trump’s previous actions during his first term where he criticized these bodies for bias against Israel and inefficiency.

The decision to exit the UNHRC comes after the U.S. had rejoined under President Joe Biden. The council has long been a point of contention for its perceived anti-Israel stance with the U.S. having left in 2018 under Trump’s first term.

Regarding UNRWA the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East the cessation of funding would not be new for Trump. During his first administration he stopped U.S. contributions citing issues with the agency’s operations and alleged ties to Hamas.

This policy shift is expected to be formalized through an executive order set to be signed by the President. The timing of this action coincides with a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has been vocal about his criticisms of both UN bodies.

Public reactions have been mixed. Some support the move seeing it as a stand against organizations they believe unfairly target Israel. Others argue that withdrawing from these bodies reduces America’s influence on global human rights issues and humanitarian aid in the Middle East.

Critics of the UNHRC highlight its disproportionate focus on Israel compared to other nations with human rights concerns. They believe that U.S. involvement should only be reinstated if reforms are made to address this bias.

On the other hand UNRWA has been pivotal in providing aid to Palestinian refugees. There’s concern that cutting funds might exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in places like Gaza especially given recent conflicts.

The broader community expresses worry over the implications for U.S. foreign policy and international relations. Some believe these steps could push allies away while others see it as a necessary return to an “America First” policy emphasizing national interests over international obligations.

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Trump’s decision to leave the UN Human Rights Council and cut UNRWA funding is criticized as abandoning global human rights and Palestinian aid.

The Trump administration’s withdrawal from the UNHRC and reduction of UNRWA funds is seen as a stand against biased international organizations and misuse of U.S. taxpayer money.

The U.S. plans to exit the UNHRC and stop funding UNRWA which will have significant implications for international human rights monitoring and aid in Palestine.

Trump has announced intentions to exit the UNHRC and cut UNRWA funding citing inefficiencies and political biases within these bodies.