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On November 21, 2025, fifteen countries issued a
joint statement at the United Nations expressing grave concern about what they
described as widespread human-rights violations in the People’s Republic of
China. The declaration, presented by the United States, cites reports of
arbitrary detention, forced labor, intrusive surveillance, political
indoctrination, cultural and religious suppression, and the separation of
families—particularly affecting Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, Tibetans,
Christians, and practitioners of Falun Gong. The signatories called on China
to release all individuals detained for exercising fundamental rights and to
comply with its international obligations.
Israel joined the United States, the United Kingdom,
Australia, Japan, Albania, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,
North Macedonia, Palau, Paraguay, San Marino, and Ukraine in endorsing the
statement. Israel’s participation is notable because it has historically
avoided publicly criticizing China, a major economic and technological
partner. Its decision to sign this statement marks a significant departure
from that caution. It places Israel within a coordinated group of countries
pressing China on the treatment of minorities and religious groups.
The joint statement urges China to end practices
that undermine cultural identity, restrict religious expression, and erode
community cohesion. It also invites other UN member states to join efforts to
ensure accountability and protect fundamental freedoms. For Israel, the move
may reflect closer alignment with the United States and other democratic
partners, as well as a willingness to take more explicit positions on
international human-rights issues. Whether this signals a long-term shift in
Israel’s foreign policy or a response to growing global scrutiny of China
remains uncertain.
Joint Statement on the Human Rights Situation in China (United States Mission to the United Nations, 11-21-25)
In policy shift, Israel joins US-led UN statement condemning China over human rights abuses (Y Net News, 11-25-25)
15 Nations Condemn China’s Human Rights Abuses at UN Meeting (Vision Times, 11-26-25)