UN Rights Council set to appoint expert who called Hamas a ‘resistance movement’

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The UN Human Rights Council is reportedly set to appoint Zeina Jallad, a Palestinian academic who has referred to Hamas as a "resistance movement," to a special rapporteur position. This appointment proceeds despite a vetting group's recommendation against her candidacy, due to her past statements and stated desire for Israel's expulsion from international bodies.

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Palestinian academic Zeina Jallad, who wants Israel expelled from international organizations, poised for special rapporteur post, against vetting group's recommendation.

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