Israel has expressed strong approval of the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described the move as “both necessary and appropriate,” calling it a step toward fairness and justice. He criticised UNESCO for what he called repeated bias against Israel.

The United States will withdraw from the United Nations’ cultural and education agency, UNESCO, for the second time under President Trump’s administration. The decision was announced on July 22, 2025, and the withdrawal is set to take effect on December 31, 2026. Citing Bias and Ideological Concerns The White House stated that UNESCO has taken […]