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  "id": 9287739,
  "title": "BDS petitions UN General Assembly for suspension of Israel's UN membership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/bds-petitions-un-general-assembly-for-suspension-of-israels-un",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T06:47:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/bds-petitions-un-general-assembly-suspension-israels-un-membership"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has submitted a petition to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) requesting the suspension of Israel's membership. This petition was released as part of the 81st session of the UNGA. The BDS addressed the petition to Khalil al-Rahman, the president of the UNGA's 81st session, requesting actions akin to those taken against South Africa during the apartheid era. The petition is based on claims that Israel has committed severe breaches of international law, disregarded resolutions and stances from UN bodies and the International Court of Justice. The campaign also asserts that Israel targets UN facilities and staff, interferes with UN officials, committees, and experts, and violates international resolutions regarding the Palestinian issue.",
  "summary": "BDS petitions UN General Assembly for suspension of Israel's UN membership The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement has launched a petition calling for action to suspend Israel’s United Nations membership. Coinciding with the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the BDS addressed the petition to Khalil al-Rahman, president of the UNGA’s 81st session, calling for Israel’s UN…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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