The Massachusetts State Senate has adopted a resolution condemning “the irresponsible action of UNESCO in expelling Israel from its European section and in denying that country assistance for humanitarian projects.” The resolution, introduced by Sen. Jack H. Backman (D.Brookline-Newton) and co-sponsored by Sen. Alan B. Sisitsky (D.Springfield) is believed to be the first anti-UNESCO resolution adopted by a state legislative body.
The resolution noted that Israel made outstanding contributions through UNESCO for the well-being of humanity and had given UNESCO more money than she had received. It also noted that the UNESCO act violated the United Nations Charter as well as UNESCO’s charter. Copies of the resolution are being sent to President Ford, U.S. Ambassador to the UN John Scali and to all members of Congress from Massachusetts.
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