Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Israel announced its decision to withdraw from seven United Nations agencies after conducting an internal review of its multilateral engagements. The move was driven by concerns over alleged political bias, repeated hostile positions, and bureaucratic inefficiency within certain UN bodies. The announcement was made by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in January 2026 and reflects a shift toward more selective participation in international forums. Israel had already disengaged from some agencies earlier, including UN Women and offices linked to armed conflict issues, and plans to reassess or exit additional UN-affiliated organisations in the future.