UNESCO

Israel exerts pressure to cancel UNESCO’s vote

Sunday-16-October-2016

Chairman of UNESCO’s Executive Board Michael Worbs said communications have been underway to reach a consensus over a recent resolution denying Jewish ties to the holy al-Aqsa Mosque.

Hamas levels heavy criticism at Bokova over al-Aqsa resolution

Saturday-15-October-2016

Hamas on Saturday leveled heavy criticism at Irina Bokova UNESCO Director-General after she distanced herself from Thursday's vote on al-Aqsa Mosque.

Israel boycotts UNESCO over Aqsa vote

Friday-14-October-2016

Israel will suspend its cooperation with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) following its resolution Education Minister Naftali Bennett announced Friday.

UNESCO adopts resolution denying Israeli claims to Aqsa Mosque

Friday-14-October-2016

The UNESCO on Thursday afternoon passed a resolution tabled by Palestine and other Arab states denying any Jewish connection to the Aqsa Mosque and its Western Wall and Plaza.