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Former Mexican ambassador to UNESCO Andres Roemer. (Screen capture: YouTube)
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
By JTA
Former Mexican ambassador to UNESCO Andres Roemer. (Screen capture: YouTube)
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
A view of the interior of the Historic Synagogue Justo Sierra 71 or Synaguoge Nidjei Israel in Mexico City seen in March 2016. (screen capture: YouTube)
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
By JTA
Illustrative: A Hamas flag at the Temple Mount, in 2013 (photo credit: Sliman Khader/Flash90)
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 and Dov Lieber
Jewish men praying at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on October 6, 2016(Sebi Berens/Flash90)
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
Tisha B'Av prayers at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, August 13, 2016. (Yaakov Lederman/Flash90)
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
UNESCO headquarters in Paris, October 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova of Bulgaria on May 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
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 and TOI staff
UNESCO headquarters in Paris, October 14, 2016. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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
Mexico's ambassador to UNESCO, Andres Roemer (YouTube screenshot)
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 TOI staff
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