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Israel joins the US in quitting the UN's heritage agency UNESCO


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Israel has said it will join the US in pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation Unesco, after US officials cited "anti-Israel bias".

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the US decision as "brave and moral", a statement said.

The agency is known for designating world heritage sites such as Syria's Palmyra and the US Grand Canyon.

Unesco head Irina Bokova earlier called the US withdrawal a matter of "profound regret".

The US withdrawal will become effective at the end of December 2018 - until then, the US will remain a full member. The US will establish an observer mission at the Paris-based organisation to replace its representation, the state department said.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu tweeted he had instructed his foreign ministry to "prepare Israel's withdrawal... in parallel with the United States".

 

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Wasn't that in the works even before Trump? And it all has to do with the fact the UNESCO is basically acknowledging Palestine as an independent state. Many people (governments) feel that the UNESCO is crossing a line here. Simply from a technical point of view. I'm sure most governments on this planet (except Israel and in consequence the U.S.) have any problem with an independent Palestine. If only for the fact that Israel has pissed off way to many countries over the years by acting like a spoiled brat. Especially its current prime minister. I mean, who is he to talk anyway. Isn't he under criminal investigation?

Does that mean, if they leave they'll no longer have "world heritage sites"? Well, in the U.S. it's basically National Parks. And Independence Hall and the Statue of Liberty. Exactly the two buildings/monuments or better said the values those buildings stand for, the current government is trying to undermine big time. I guess, we are coming full circle here.

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