Statement by Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe
“The Syrian delegation to the HRC today falsely equated Israeli occupation of certain territories with racism. By singling out Israel with false and provocative accusations, Syria only contributes to a cycle of mistrust and instability in the region. President Obama has called on all parties in the Middle East, and all interested nations around the world, to work together constructively to seek a durable and equitable solution for the region. Syria’s comments today were clearly not in that spirit. Rather, relying on false accusations and misinformation, they are contributing to mistrust and potentially fueling greater animosity.”