The President of the United States has issued an executive order directing a reevaluation of U.S. involvement in key United Nations

Washington, D.C. – The President of the United States has issued an executive order directing a reevaluation of U.S. involvement in key United Nations (UN) agencies, citing concerns over anti-Israel bias and the presence of terrorist-linked individuals within certain organizations.

Under the order, the U.S. will immediately withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and conduct a review of its membership in the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Additionally, all funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) will be halted.

The order highlights accusations that UNRWA employees were involved in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and that the agency has been infiltrated by individuals associated with foreign terrorist organizations. The administration also criticizes UNHRC for shielding human rights abusers and UNESCO for its alleged failure to reform and ongoing anti-Israel sentiment.

 The U.S. will not participate in or seek election to the UNHRC. The office of the U.S. Representative to the UNHRC will be closed.

 The Secretary of State, in coordination with the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, will conduct a 90-day review of U.S. membership in UNESCO, specifically assessing its stance on Israel and potential anti-Semitic biases.

U.S. contributions to UNRWA will cease immediately, in accordance with federal law. The order also directs a withholding of funds allocated to the UN Regular Budget for UNHRC operations.

Within 180 days, the Secretary of State will conduct a comprehensive review of all international organizations, treaties, and agreements to determine if they align with U.S. interests. Based on the findings, recommendations will be made on whether to withdraw from certain agreements.

The UN Secretary General, as well as leadership within UNRWA and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, will be formally notified that the U.S. will not provide funding for 2025 assessments or any outstanding arrears.

The move underscores the administration’s stance on prioritizing U.S. interests in international diplomacy while taking a firm position against organizations it deems as working against American allies.