2013 Briefing Book - Print Version - Aipac

ISRAEL AT RISK
From Double Standards to Delegitimization
For decades, Israel has faced wave after wave of condemnation by international institutions and
scores of countries. In these attacks, other nations have applied a standard toward Israel not
used with respect to countries actually responsible for genocide and other massive human rights
abuses. Through many of these campaigns against Israel, these nations and institutions have
sought not only to discredit Israel’s policies, but also to delegitimize its very right to exist. In
addition, they have strived to deny Israel’s right to self-defense against countries and extremist
groups that kill Israeli citizens and seek Israel’s destruction.
These campaigns weaken the integrity of the international community and exacerbate the
very conflicts that they purport to solve. They have also deeply undermined Israeli trust and
encouraged Arab states and the Palestinians to continue rejectionist policies.
The United Nations: A History of Exclusion
Although the United Nations played a crucial role in the creation of Israel, U.N. history reflects
a persistent antagonism toward the Jewish
state. At the United Nations, Israel is
singled out for condemnation in the General
Assembly, in one-sided Security Council
resolutions and in biased Human Rights
Council reports. The United Nations has
passed more resolutions aimed at isolating
Israel than those condemning genocide,
warfare and human rights violations
throughout the world. The very countries
that promote these efforts are oftentimes
among the worst violators of human rights.
UNDERMINING ISRAEL’S LEGITIMACY
In 1975, Israel faced a singularly outrageous
challenge to its legitimacy when the
United Nations adopted General Assembly
Resolution 3379, which equated Zionism
with racism. After vigorous efforts by the
Protesters across the globe have called for
Israel’s destruction.
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