UNESCO

Israel to withhold $1 million to United Nations in wake of UNESCO vote on Jerusalem

"Israel will not sit by while the organization calls for the denial of our sovereignty in Jerusalem," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said of the resolution, which he called "delusional."

Mexican diplomat to be honored for challenging UNESCO on anti-Israel vote

Andres Roemer, who is Jewish, was fired after walking out of a UNESCO vote denying Jewish ties to Jerusalem.

UNESCO exhibit about Jews in Israel opens in Buenos Aires

It is the first time that the 24-panel exhibit, which had sparked controversy, has been translated into Spanish.

Global

UNESCO awards tolerance prize to Moscow Jewish museum

Global

Mayors from around the world visit Israel, focus on innovation

Global

Israeli lawmaker says Italy quake divine retribution for UNESCO vote, sparks outcry

Israel

Jesus’ ‘burial place’ in Jerusalem exposed for first time in centuries

Global

French Jewish groups rallying to protest state’s silence on UNESCO Jerusalem votes

Israel

Israel recalling UNESCO envoy following new resolution denying Jewish holy sites

Israel

Second UNESCO committee passes resolution ignoring Jewish ties to Temple Mount

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