Lena Bakman maintains that the atmosphere of hate speech and demonization against Israel that is promoted by a number of NGOs creates an environment that fosters antisemitic attacks.
Ban Ki-Moons planned attendance at a conference in Tehran recalls the preparation for the Durban Conference. In 2001, UN Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson authorized, planned and chaired a meeting in Iran, where Jews and Israelis were not granted visas to attend, and hate-filled texts were issued.
Anne Bayefsky, who attended the infamous 2001 Durban Conference, describes how Human Rights Watch demonstrated, and continues to demonstrate, its anti-Israel bias, attempting to gain legitimacy by demonizing Israel.