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Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron – © Photo: Gil Cohen-Magen. Israel and the U.S. waged intensive diplomatic efforts to thwart the Palestinian resolution; Israeli ministers accuse of UNESCO denying history and being anti-Semitic

11 July 20170527 Belkebir Boumediene

UNESCO Recognizes More Palestinian Heritage Sites

UNESCO voted Friday to recognize Hebron's Old City and the Tomb of the Patriarchs as Palestinian heritage sites. (more…)