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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 429

Michael Worbs

Former Qatari culture minister Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari. (Wikimedia/Creative Commons)
April 1, 2017, 9:54 am
Wiesenthal Center opposes Qatari candidate for UNESCO head
Watchdog says Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al-Kawari has repeatedly endorsed anti-Semitic works and denied Jewish connection to Jerusalem
By ToI Staff
(illustrative photo credit: image of New Testament/Shutterstock)
November 3, 2016, 6:41 am
Christian supporters of Israel plan to flood UNESCO with bibles
Evangelical group urges members of the faith to ‘refresh diplomats’ memory’ on Judaism and Christianity’s historical ties to Jerusalem
By ToI Staff
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
The Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City, with Mughrabi Ascent bridge in foreground (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
October 15, 2016, 7:31 pm
Palestinians rebuke UNESCO chief for opposing Jerusalem resolution
PA, Hamas accuse Irina Bokova of capitulating to Israeli pressure after she expresses disapproval of motion ignoring Jewish links to holy sites
By ToI Staff
The chief of the UN's education and culture agency, Irina Bokova of Bulgaria, August 21, 2015. (AP/Raad Adayleh)
October 15, 2016, 12:51 pm
UNESCO chief to Livni: We will fight delegitimization of Israel
Though its committee has approved anti-Israel text, Irina Bokova vows UN body will promote Jewish heritage around the world, combat Holocaust denial
By ToI Staff
Head of UNESCO's Executive Board Michael Worbs in an interview to Israel's Channel 10 on Friday, October 14 2016. (Screen capture Channel 10)
October 14, 2016, 10:42 pm
Top UNESCO official tells Israeli TV he’s ‘sorry’ about Jerusalem resolution
Michael Worbs hopes final vote on text that negates Jewish ties to city will be delayed, says recognition of Old City as Heritage Site for the 3 monotheistic faiths trumps ‘recent debate’
By AFP and ToI Staff
The Temple Mount and Western Wall in Jerusalem, as seen from the Israeli Air Force's annual fly-by on Independence Day, May 12, 2016. (Judah Ari Gross/Times of Israel)
October 14, 2016, 8:03 pm
Top UNESCO official hopes to delay full vote on Jerusalem resolution
Head of cultural body’s executive board, which is scheduled to meet Tuesday, says deferral would give dialogue a chance
By AFP and ToI Staff
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