"Diplomats say Israel has temporarily reduced its participation in the UN Human Rights Council, days after the United States pulled out.
The diplomats in Geneva, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly, said Israel had 'lowered' its participation in the council's ongoing activities.
Israel was not participating in the council plenary Friday, where its seat sat empty. The diplomats noted that the move was not definitive and could change from day-to-day.
Israeli diplomats have not participated in UNHRC events since a council discussion Thursday on discrimination against women, they said.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu applauded the US walkout announced Tuesday. The Trump administration insists the council is biased against Israel.
Since Israel is not a member of the 47-nation UNHRC, it cannot follow suit this time. But Israeli sources maintained Wednesday that it was possible and even likely that Netanyahu would soon announce that Israel was ceasing all contacts with the council..."