Israel Exits 7 UN Agencies Citing Anti-Israel Bias and Bureaucracy

• Israel announced its immediate withdrawal from seven UN agencies and affiliated bodies, following the US lead.
• Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar cited systemic anti-Israel bias and "ineffective and bloated bureaucracy" as reasons.
• Withdrawals include agencies like UN Women, UN Conference on Trade and Development, and UN Alliance of Civilizations.
• Israel previously cut ties with the Office of the Special Representative for Children in Armed Conflict after the IDF was blacklisted.
• A comprehensive review of all remaining international engagements is underway, with potential for further exits.

Why It Matters: Israel withdraws from 7 UN agencies, citing anti-Israel bias and inefficient bureaucracy, following US exits.