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Israel Cuts Ties with Numerous UN Agencies Over Policy Disputes
Israel severs ties with UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and Global Forum on Migration over policy disputes. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar orders review.
Jerusalem, 13 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has decided that Israel will immediately sever all contact with the following UN agencies and international organizations. In addition, the Foreign Minister has ordered his ministry to immediately examine, in consultation with relevant government ministries as necessary, the continued cooperation between Israel and other organizations. Additional decisions will be made after a thorough examination and further discussion.
These are the organizations with which Israel severed ties:
1. The UN Alliance of Civilizations – The organization, founded by Turkey and Spain, claims to promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue, but did not invite Israel to participate in its activities, and for years served as a platform for attacks on Israel.
2. UN Energy – “A wasteful organization that reflects the UN’s excessive and inefficient bureaucracy.”
3. Global Forum on Migration and Development – “The forum undermines the ability of sovereign states to enforce their own immigration laws.”
As stated, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will thoroughly examine additional organizations and further decisions will be made later.
