»We believe the nature of this COI is further demonstration of long-standing, disproportionate attention given to Israel in the Council, and must stop.
We continue to believe that this long-standing disproportionate scrutiny should end, and that the Council should address all human rights concerns, regardless of country, in an even-handed manner.
Regrettably, we are concerned that the Commission of Inquiry will further contribute to the polarization of a situation about which so many of us are concerned. [..]
Countries Supporting:
Albania
Austria
Bulgaria
Cameroon
Canada
Croatia
Czech
Eswatini
Fiji
Guatemala
Hungary
Israel
Italy
Kenya
Liberia
Micronesia
Nauru
North Macedonia
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Poland
Marshall Islands
Romania
Slovakia
Togo
United Kingdom
United States«
(geneva.usmission.gov/2023/06/20/joint-statement-on-the-coi-on-israel-hrc53/)