Three-way contest averted,meaning Germany and Belgium will likely consume thetwo available positions on UN’s most powerful bodyFacing an uphill struggle in an election next month, Israel has announced it is pulling out of a race for a seat on the UN security council.
Israel was in a three-way contest with Germany and Belgium for two seats representing the western-democratic group of nations on the UN’s most powerful body starting in January. Related: US outnumbered 14 to 1 as it vetoes UN vote on status of Jerusalem Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com