John Kerry skips Netanyahu in Congress to praise UN "Human Rights" Council in Geneva

John Kerry addressed the UN Human Rights Council at the opening of its March session in Geneva. Kerry took the opportunity to voice President Obama's support for the UN body that plays a central role in demonizing Israel on the world stage and twisting human rights principles to discriminate against Israel and promote antisemitism. In his words:

"President Obama believes deeply in the mission of the Human Rights Council...He made the decision to re-engage shortly after he became President...President Obama and I support the HRC for a simple reason: We believe in its mission and its possibilities."

At the tail end of his remarks he added:

"It must be said – the HRC's obsession with Israel actually risks undermining the credibility of the entire organization. It has the potential to limit the good we can accomplish."

The treatment of Israel since its inception does not "risk undermining the credibility" of the Council. It has undermined its credibility. Kerry's remarks were as disturbing as they were telling.