Tag: UNESCO
Palestinian Authority Uses Illegal Construction, UNESCO, to Wage War on Israeli Heritage Sites
“The main goal of the Palestinian Authority is forcing [people] to forget the heritage."
UNESCO Names Massacre Area of 3,000 Jews in Erfurt a World Heritage Site
The Old Synagogue was used as a storehouse and then a restaurant and dance hall.
Israel Slams UNESCO Decision to Label Tel Jericho as ‘Palestinian Heritage Site’
Israel slammed the decision, which it said was made “despite the many and sincere efforts of the Secretary-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, to balance the decision."
First-Ever Official Israeli Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia
The development comes amid a U.S.-led effort to persuade Riyadh to join the Abraham Accords.
Knesset Members Join Emergency Field Tour of Threatened Archaeological Sites in Liberated Territories
"The story of the Jewish People and Jericho has remained immutable and embedded in Jewish historical consciousness for millennia and anyone who attempts to . . . erase the history of the Jewish People will fail."
Rep. Mark Green: Rejoining UNESCO ‘Undermines’ US-Israel Relationship
“Any organization that doesn’t treat Israel as a legitimate and contributing nation does not deserve U.S. support or participation,” the Tennessee Republican said.
B’nai B’rith Releases New Guide on Growing Threat of Online Antisemitism
“We hope that it can serve as an easily adaptable reference point to address the needs of all vulnerable communities on the receiving end of online harm,” said the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.
Israel Retracts Opposition to US Returning to UNESCO, Says Report
The United States and Israel left UNESCO in December 2018 after the organization passed several anti-Israel resolutions.
Mayor of Aalst Claims Anti-Semitic Costumes in Carnival are ‘Just Fun’
"It’s our parade, our humor; people can do whatever they want. It’s a weekend of freedom of speech.”
Israel Welcomes UNESCO Decision to Remove Antisemitic Aalst Carnival from World Heritage List
“We expect the Belgian government to voice a clear and decisive position against the inclusion of anti-Semitic displays at the carnival.”
UNESCO Delists Antisemitic Aalst Carnival Celebration
"UNESCO . . . condemns all forms of racism, anti-Semitism and xenophobia.”
Aalst Carnival ‘Beyond the Pale,’ Says European Jewish Leader
The Carnival seeks to portray Jews as "money grabbing, greedy and big nosed.... straight out of the Nazi playbook. It is dangerous."
13M Documents from Nazi Concentration Camps Online
“Soon there won’t be any survivors left to tell us about them. That is why it is so important that the original documents can speak. . ."
UN Ambassadors Visit City of David in Jerusalem with Israel’s Danny Danon
The Ambassadors toured the 3,000-year-old archaeological excavations of ancient Jerusalem. The visit comes just weeks after the United States and Israel left UNESCO.
UK: Bill Against Terrorist Incitement in PA Schools Introduced in Parliament
Research shows that the word “peace” does not appear in any text used in PA schools.
Israel Follows America, Leaves UNESCO
"Israel will not be a member of an organization whose goal is to deliberately act against us, and that has become a tool manipulated by Israel’s enemies.”
UNESCO: Cave of the Patriarchs, Rachel’s Tomb Part of “Occupied Palestine”
UNESCO's anti-Semitism and attempt to erase Jewish history continues.
If Recognized by Israel, Kosovo Would Open Embassy in Jerusalem
According to a 2011 Census, 95.6% of the population of Kosovo are Muslim.
Tel Aviv Celebrates 15th Anniversary of UNESCO’s ‘White City’ Proclamation
Since receiving the title, every year the city of Tel Aviv celebrates the proclamation with a series of White Night events that connect to Tel Avciv's DNA of a Nonstop City.
Israel to Rethink UNESCO Exit as Group Postpones Decisions on ‘Palestinian’ Heritage Sites
Carmel Shama-HaCohen: “We must not ignore the new spirit that is blowing from UNESCO."
Israeli Delegation to Visit Bahrain for UNESCO Meeting
"Any country in the UN has the right to attend the meetings. There will also be a Palestinian delegation attending," a Bahraini official said.
Despite Righteous Indignation, Israel Not Allowed to Leave UNESCO
It appears that Israel will not be able to walk out in a huff and slam the door on the United Nations Educational, Scientific...
KKL Decision Creates New Reality on Ground for Kfar Etzion
KKL has completed registration of 700 dunams land purchased from residents of the PA village of Beit Ummar, several kilometers south of Kfar Etzion, prior to the war of independence.
Egypt Denies UNESCO Lists Alexandria’s Eliyahu HaNavi Synagogue as ‘Endangered’ World Heritage Site
“The Egyptian government gives equal importance to all its monuments and heritage sites, whether Ancient Egyptian, Jewish, Coptic or Islamic.”
Sen. Cruz Pushing Resolution Confirming Jewish Connection to Jerusalem
Senator Cruz's resolution proposes that the Senate condemns any past, present, or future efforts at UNESCO to delegitimize Israel through attempts to rewrite and deny the history of Jerusalem.
New French Jewish UNESCO Chief: the Organization Must Change
After the vote, Azoulay said, "if my nomination is confirmed, my first action would be to restore the agency's credibility and the confidence of member states in its ability to confront the challenges that only UNESCO can face."
Israel Hails US Withdrawal from UNESCO as ‘New Day at UN’
“The United States stands by Israel and is a true leader for change at the UN. The alliance between our two countries is stronger than ever. "
Watch: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Remarks to 72nd UN General Assembly (With Transcript of...
Iran vows to destroy my country every day... is conducting a campaign of conquest across the Middle East and is developing ballistic missiles to threaten the entire world.