US-built pier in Gaza is facing its latest challenge -- whether the UN will keep delivering the aid

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7. SOS Blinken's statement on the decision to rengage with the Council

U.S. Decision To Reengage with the UN Human Rights Council

We recognize that the Human Rights Council is a flawed body, in need of reform to its agenda, membership, and focus, including its disproportionate focus on Israel.

https://www.state.gov/u-s-decision-to-reengage-with-the-un-human-rights-council/

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Antony Blinken's statement when the US rejoined:

The Council plays a meaningful role in protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms by documenting atrocities in order to hold wrongdoers accountable. It focuses attention on emergencies and unfolding human rights crises, ensuring that those who are voiceless have a place to be heard. The Council provides a forum where we can have open discussions about ways we and our partners can improve.

At the same time, it also suffers from serious flaws, including disproportionate attention on Israel and the membership of several states with egregious human rights records.

Together, we must push back against attempts to subvert the ideals upon which the Human Rights Council was founded, including that each person is endowed with human rights and that states are obliged to protect those rights.

https://www.state.gov/election-of-the-united-states-to-the-un-human-rights-council-hrc/