There is an old expression in journalism that “when a man bites a dog that is news.” When it comes to reporting on the United Nations’ treatment of Israel, the UN had one of its rare “man bites a dog” moments on June 7th when Israel was elected for first time to serve as a member of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). More than two-thirds of the 193 UN member states showed their support for Israel, which will now have the ability to vote, offer proposals for discussion, start initiatives and more on one of the UN’s main bodies. Israel’s 3-year term commences in 2022. Iran’s 3-year term fortuitously expires at the end of 2021.
