US 'Pro-Israel Bias' UNESCO Exit: The Real Bias
The UNESCO board has indeed backed an Egyptian former antiquities minister, Khaled el-Enany, after the US declared it would quit. The narrative, as presented by Al-Monitor, focuses on UNESCO's alleged 'pro-Israel bias' as the catalyst for the US exit. This conveniently sidesteps decades of US policy: demanding unwavering support for certain geopolitical interests from international bodies or
simply walking out when they refuse to toe the line. The US, for instance, quit the International Labor Organization in 1977 (rejoining in 1980), withdrew from the International Criminal Court during the Bush administration, and has repeatedly criticized and withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council over perceived anti-Israel stances, often coinciding with Israel's actions in Palestine. It's
fascinating how Washington and its aligned media always frame these withdrawals as principled stands against 'bias,' rather than transparent attempts to dismantle any institution that dares to critique its allies. One might wonder if the 'bias' isn't against Israel, but against the idea that universal human rights and international law should apply equally to all, including a US ally. The US
doesn't 'quit' institutions; it attempts to dictate their terms, and if that fails, delegitimizes them—a tactic far more effective than engaging in honest dialogue.