The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC), Australia’s leading organisation fighting hatred in all its forms, has applauded newly appointed US Ambassador to the U.N Nikki Haley for her speech, following the U.N. Security Council’s monthly consultation on Middle East issues, in which she directly addressed the continuous and deeply entrenched anti-Israel sentiment and bias at the U.N and committed the Trump administration to fighting this problem.
In her statement Hailey noted, “The Security Council is supposed to discuss how to maintain international peace and security. But at our meeting on the Middle East, the discussion was not about Hezbollah’s illegal build-up of rockets in Lebanon. It was not about the money and weapons Iran provides to terrorists. It was not about how we defeat ISIS. It was not about how we hold Bashar al-Assad accountable for the slaughter of hundreds and thousands of civilians. No, instead, the meeting focused on criticizing Israel, the one true democracy in the Middle East. I’m here to say the United States will not turn a blind eye to this anymore. I am here to underscore the ironclad support of the United States for Israel. I’m here to emphasize the United States is determined to stand up to the UN’s anti-Israel bias. We will never repeat the terrible mistake of Resolution 2334 and allow one-sided Security Council resolutions to condemn Israel. Instead, we will push for action on the real threats we face in the Middle East.”
Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chairman of the ADC, issued the following statement:
“We commend Ambassador Hailey for courageously calling out the U.N for its ongoing bias against Israel and for the array of one-sided resolutions targeting and maligning the Jewish state. In the past, the ADC has railed against the unfair treatment Israel has been subjected to, and it is heartening to know that the United States is now committed and determined to counter this troubling discrimination head on. We also thank and praise Ambassador Hailey for indicating that this issue will be high on her agenda.”
The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission, founded in 1979, is Australia’s leading organization fighting racism through educational programs that combat bigotry, prejudice and all forms of hatred.
For further information please contact Dr Dvir Abramovich on 9272 5677.