UN to mark 25th anniversary of South Africa's Durban Conference criticized for antisemitic rhetoric
"Durban was not a fight against racism, but a platform for antisemitism and hatred of Israel," said Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon
Assessment
The UN is commemorating a conference widely seen as a low point in international efforts against racism, not a success. The Durban Conference became infamous for its antisemitic outbursts and resolutions targeting Israel, with walkouts by the US and Israel. For many Jewish and pro-Israel observers, the 25th anniversary is a reminder that the UN has still not fully reckoned with that legacy. Watch whether member states use the anniversary to reaffirm or distance themselves from the original declaration.