At first I thought it was more Trump bluster, but the article makes clear that the US stopped funding UNESCO in 2012 because of admission of Palestine as a member state and resolutions made naming Israel as an occupying power. For this, UNESCO is labeled as “Anti Israel.” Since the US stopped paying, it racked up a $500m+ unpaid bill, and withdrawing is some way to avoid payment. However the US will still stay on as an observer and participate in discussions.<p>I’m frustrated that we won’t honor Palestine as it’s own state. I believe a people ought to have the right to self determination.