Abstract
An in-depth historical examination of relations between Israel and the United Nations reveals three distinct periods. The first period (1947-1955) was characterized by reciprocal trust and fulfillment of mutual expectations. The second (1956-1990) was marked by continuous crisis, mistrust and hostility, peaking with the 1975 General Assembly resolution equating Zionism with racism. The salient feature of the third period (1990 to the present) is normalization. Israel is increasingly regarded by UN members as part of the family of nations and the attitude toward it has become more balanced. Given the constantly vacillating nature of UN-Israel relations, this chapter discusses the importance of this relationship and assesses the UN’s ability to meet Israeli expectations as well as the likelihood of better relations in the future.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Routledge Handbook on Israel’s Foreign Relations |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 66-77 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781003833376 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780367499761 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 selection and editorial matter, Joel Peters and Rob Geist Pinfold.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences