UNESCO

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.

Old City of Jerusalem among UNESCO’s threatened sites

Saturday-3-December-2016

The Old City of Jerusalem which is exposed to ongoing Judaization activities has been listed recently by the UNESCO among its endangered world heritage sites.