Congressman Josh Gottheimer Proposes Amendment to Prevent Islamophobia Envoy from Targeting Israel

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Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has proposed an amendment to the House legislation for a State Department Special Envoy to monitor and combat Islamophobia, with the goal of preventing this envoy from disparaging America's key ally Israel. Gottheimer's amendment aims to prohibit the Special Envoy from working with the biased United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, which has been accused of targeting Israel while ignoring human rights abuses in countries such as North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and China. The congressman emphasized the need to speak out against all forms of hatred and bigotry, while also protecting the historic U.S.-Israel relationship.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) proposed an amendment to the House legislation for a State Department Special Envoy to monitor and combat Islamophobia.
  • The amendment aims to prohibit the Special Envoy from disparaging America's key ally Israel.
  • The amendment also prohibits the Special Envoy from working with the biased United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
  • The United Nations Human Rights Council has been criticized for targeting Israel while ignoring human rights abuses in other countries.
  • Congressman Gottheimer emphasized the need to protect the historic U.S.-Israel relationship and prevent politically-motivated efforts to undermine it.
  • The congressman also highlighted the importance of addressing all forms of hatred and bigotry, including Islamophobia.

Statistics:

  • 4 countries (North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and China) have been accused of ignoring human rights abuses while targeting Israel through the United Nations Human Rights Council.
  • 1 U.S. ally (Israel) is specifically mentioned as a target of the biased United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
  • 1 U.S. congressman (Josh Gottheimer) has proposed an amendment to prevent the State Department Special Envoy from disparaging Israel through the United Nations.

Sources:

  • Information released by the office of New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer, December 14, 2021.