UNESCO heritage site

After UNESCO vote, Netanyahu reads from Bible to prove Jewish ties to Hebron

The prime minister reiterated that Israel would cut an additional $1 million from Israel's United Nations membership dues and transfer the funds to the establishment of The Museum of the Heritage of the Jewish People in Kiryat Arba and Hebron."

July 9, 2017 10:16 am

UNESCO World Heritage Council condemns Israeli actions in Jerusalem

Ten countries voted for a softened version of the original text submitted, reportedly due to pressure from Israel and the United States, with three opposed and eight abstaining.

July 4, 2017 4:04 pm

UNESCO head ‘deplores’ proposal declaring Western Wall a Muslim site

Irina Bokova called on the agency’s board to “take decisions that do not further inflame tensions on the ground and that encourage respect for the sanctity of the Holy Sites.”

October 20, 2015 12:25 pm