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Andres Roemer
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October 2, 2023, 3:45 pm
Israel arrests former Mexican diplomat ahead of extradition to face rape charges
Andres Roemer was hailed in Israel after his dismissal as Mexico’s UNESCO ambassador for refusing to vote in favor of a 2016 resolution against the Jewish state
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ToI Staff
March 2, 2021, 2:23 pm
Calls mount to take name of Mexican diplomat accused of rape off Israeli street
Ramat Gan city councilor asks mayor to immediately revert Andres Roemer Street to its previous name, as past ambassador to UNESCO faces assault accusations from several women
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October 7, 2019, 8:26 pm
Ramat Gan names street after Mexican diplomat who challenged Jerusalem vote
Andres Roemer was fired as UNESCO envoy for refusing to vote in favor of a UN resolution that denied Jewish ties to the capital
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October 29, 2017, 6:03 pm
Israel advocacy group honors Mexican diplomat who protested UNESCO vote
Andres Roemer, fired after walking out of vote on resolution denying Jewish ties to Jerusalem, receives award from StandWithUs in LA
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July 18, 2017, 11:56 pm
PM meets Mexican diplomat fired for challenging UNESCO Jerusalem vote
Andres Roemer thanks Netanyahu for taking the time for ‘touching’ meeting, says ‘I am at peace with what I did’
By
Raphael Ahren
June 4, 2017, 4:28 pm
Sephardic Jews to convene at global summit in Mexico
With representatives from over 20 countries, biennial conference will highlight emergence of Jewish institutional life
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October 18, 2016, 8:48 pm
Hamas calls UNESCO vote on Jerusalem ‘victory’ for Palestinians
Terror group says resolution by UN body ‘demolishes Israeli fictions’ of Temple Mount and proves holy site is purely Islamic
By
ToI Staff
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Dov Lieber
October 18, 2016, 4:59 pm
Despite UNESCO vote on Jerusalem, Israel hails small step forward
PA says decision reminds Israel it is an occupier, after UN cultural arm okays resolution that ignores Jewish, Christian ties to holy city
By
Raoul Wootliff
and
AFP
October 18, 2016, 2:32 pm
UNESCO’s executive board adopts Jerusalem resolution
Despite last-ditch Israeli efforts, motion ignoring Jewish and Christian historical ties to holy sites is ratified by cultural body
By
Raoul Wootliff
October 18, 2016, 10:35 am
UNESCO to vote on Jerusalem again after Mexico shifts stance
Mexico’s Jewish ambassador removed from post after walking out of previous vote; Israeli envoy: ‘We’re not giving up’
By
Raoul Wootliff
October 17, 2016, 10:44 pm
UNESCO chief ‘received death threats’ for opposing Jerusalem motion
Israeli envoy claims Irina Bokova has been given increased protection after speaking out against Arab-backed resolution
By
AFP
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ToI Staff
October 17, 2016, 6:21 pm
Israeli attempt to delay UNESCO motion ‘foiled by Arab nations’
Jerusalem reportedly tries to enlist friendly nations to postpone ratification of anti-Israel resolution, but is outmaneuvered
By
ToI Staff
October 17, 2016, 3:10 pm
Don’t quit over Jerusalem vote, Israel urged Mexico’s UNESCO envoy
Andres Roemer, who is Jewish, walked out of last week’s session, in protest at his country’s support for anti-Israel resolution. His Israeli counterpart implored him to reconsider resigning
By
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