A recent report by a U.N. special rapporteur has drawn significant international attention, with critics accusing the organization of targeting companies operating in Israel. Anne Herzberg, legal advisor for NGO Monitor, has publicly stated that this report may indicate a shift in the U.N.’s interactions with corporate entities, potentially opening the door for similar investigations into other countries’ business operations.
Herzberg argued that the report could set a dangerous precedent, as it may lead to the U.N. using corporate relationships as a tool to influence national policies. This has sparked a heated debate about the appropriate role of international organizations in corporate accountability, with some supporting the move as a necessary step toward transparency and others condemning it as an overreach of authority.