In a move that surprised absolutely no one, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar proudly announced on Wednesday that Israel is officially stomping out of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), accusing it—wait for it—of “promoting antisemitism” rather than upholding human rights. Yes, you read that right.
In a dramatic declaration on X (formerly Twitter, because apparently, nothing says serious diplomacy like a social media post), Sa’ar lamented that the UNHRC has an “obsessive focus” on Israel, the “only democracy in the Middle East”—because nothing says democracy like military occupation, apartheid policies, and regular bombardment of civilian areas.
The “Unfair” Reality Check
Sa’ar seemed deeply hurt, pointing out that Israel is the only country with a dedicated agenda item at the council and has been condemned in over 100 resolutions—more than 20% of all decisions ever made by the body. Imagine the audacity! The UN, actually holding a country accountable for violations of human rights? Outrageous!
According to Sa’ar, Israel has faced more condemnation than Iran, Cuba, North Korea, and Venezuela combined—which raises an interesting question: Could it be because Israel is actually committing more violations than all of them combined? No, no. Clearly, the UN must be antisemitic.
Trump Joins the Tantrum
Not to be outdone, former U.S. President Donald Trump also announced that the United States would be quitting the Human Rights Council, labeling it—what else?—”antisemitic.” Because nothing screams “defender of human rights” like the guy who suggested Gaza be “cleansed” of its inhabitants.
This Israeli-American synchronized meltdown comes right after Trump’s latest genius plan to “take control of Gaza” and relocate its people elsewhere. Naturally, the UN took issue with this, stressing that ethnic cleansing isn’t exactly considered best practice in international law. But who needs international law when you have bulldozers, bombers, and a superpower on speed dial?
“Riviera of the Middle East”—No, Seriously
During a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump unveiled his vision for Gaza: a luxury seaside resort paradise! Apparently, after forcibly removing its population, the U.S. will turn Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East”—because what’s a little genocide when you have beachfront property potential?
Oh, and just in case you thought this was satire, Trump even hinted at a “long-term U.S. ownership” of Gaza. Because, apparently, colonialism is back in fashion, and Trump wants to make Gaza great again—just without the Palestinians.
Final Thoughts: The World’s Smallest Violin
Israel’s latest tantrum over UN criticism is about as surprising as water being wet. The Human Rights Council dares to document Israel’s actions, so Israel runs away, crying “antisemitism” yet again. The fact that a country with nuclear weapons and the unconditional backing of the world’s most powerful military alliance is playing the victim card would be hilarious—if it weren’t so deadly.
But hey, at least we now know the official Israeli stance: bombing civilians is fine, but criticism? That’s where they draw the line.
