US decides to withdraw from UNESCO citing anti-Israel bias
Thursday-12-October-2017
The US has decided to withdraw from the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) accusing the body of "being biased against Israel.”
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Haaretz: Arab states freeze UNESCO motions against Israel
Monday-9-October-2017
A group of Arab countries headed by Jordan and the Palestinian Authority have backtracked on their intention to present resolutions critical of Israel’s policies in east Jerusalem the West Bank and the Gaza Strip at the UNESCO executive board session in Paris this week.
UNESCO: al-Khalil 4th Palestinian site on World Heritage List
Friday-7-July-2017
Palestinian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Rula Ma'ay'ah announced on Friday registering the Old City of al-Khalil and the Ibrahimi Mosque on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Hamas lauds UNESCO report denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem
Wednesday-5-July-2017
Hamas hailed on Wednesday a report by UNESCO rejecting Israel’s self-proclaimed sovereignty over Occupied Jerusalem and al-Aqsa Mosque.
UNESCO demands “Israeli occupation” to halt violations in J’lem
Wednesday-5-July-2017
In its 41st session being held in Poland the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has passed a resolution condemning Israel for its policies and violations in the Old City of Jerusalem.
New diplomatic battle at UNESCO
Wednesday-28-June-2017
The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is set to vote on resolutions related to Palestinian sites in the cities of Jerusalem and al-Khalil in July.
Arab Parliament prizes UNESCO’s resolution on Jerusalem
Thursday-4-May-2017
Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mishaal Bin Fahm al-Salami has valued the UNESCO’s resolution that reaffirms the invalidity of the Israeli occupation’s actions in Jerusalem.
Islamic and Christian authorities in J’lem laud UNESCO resolution
Wednesday-3-May-2017
The Islamic and Christian authorities in Occupied Jerusalem have applauded the UNESCO’s resolution that described Jerusalem as "occupied" and declares Israel's sovereignty over the holy city "null and void.
Israeli proposal for formation of fund propagating Jewish ties to Aqsa
Monday-13-March-2017
The Israeli Minister of Culture Miri Regev and Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Environment Protection Ze’ev Elkin pushed for the establishment of a so-called “Temple Mount Legacy Fund” to prop up Jews’ alleged ties to holy al-Aqsa Mosque.
Ministry urges UNESCO to assume its duty towards archaeological sites
Monday-30-January-2017
Ibrahim Jaber Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities undersecretary urged UNESCO to take the archaeological sites in the Gaza Strip into consideration in terms of rehabilitation and preservation.
