Tehran reacts angrily, saying Washington's 'economic terrorism' prevents it from paying arrears; Central African Republic also stripped of voting rights in upcoming session
Body votes for permanent inquiry on alleged violations; Netanyahu pans 'shameful decision,' says council has 'anti-Israel obsession'; envoy Erdan calls it 'appalling, antisemitic'
Proposal comes ahead of rights council session on 'grave human rights situation' in Gaza, West Bank, East Jerusalem; no commission of inquiry has ever received a continuing mandate
Elysee Palace says core text stresses end to shooting and involvement of United Nation's top-level forum; resolution would require formal US veto if Washington opposes
Spokesperson for organization's rights chief urges Israel to allow 'freedom of expression and assembly' on Temple Mount; Rivlin holds an emergency briefing with EU ambassadors
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