UNESCO

Will a Jewish woman lead UNESCO?

France seeks to appoint former Culture Minister Audrey Azoulay to head UN culture body which has denied Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Netanyahu thanks Czech parliament for Jerusalem resolution

PM commends Czech resolution calling for recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, sanctions against UNESCO.

Czech parliament asks government to recognize Jerusalem

The lower chamber of the Czech parliament calls on government to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, stop funding 'anti-Israel' UNESCO

Regev: Supervise United Nations activities in Jerusalem

Culture and Sport Minister calls on Israeli government to set clear lines regarding UN headquarters, activities in Jerusalem headquarters.

PA last-ditch effort at UNESCO fails

PA tries to change results of vote on anti-Israel resolution, without success.

Conference of Presidents blasts UNESCO

Leaders of Conference of Presidents say UNESCO’s latest anti-Israel resolution undermines peace efforts.

Liberman:

'We need the Jews around the world'

Defense Minister: Traditional anti-Semitism has been replaced by anti-Israelism. The two are exactly the same.

'It seems the role of the United Nations is finished'

Rabbi Eitan Eisman believes UN role in everything related to State of Israel is long since over, Israel's government must lead nation.

'Israel will deduct $1 million from funds Israel gives UN'

Israeli PM thanks countries who opposed UNESCO resolution, says Israel will 'not sit idly by' while UN claims Jerusalem isn't Jewish.

Interested party?

Israeli envoy: Weigh response to UNESCO decision carefully

Carmel Shama, Israel's representative in UNESCO, rejects call to evict UNESCO from Jerusalem, says response must be carefully planned.

PA welcomes anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

PA lauds UNESCO for resolution denying Israel's rights to Jerusalem.

Regev: Shut down UN headquarters in Jerusalem

In wake of UNESCO resolution, Culture and Sport Minister to demand that UN Jerusalem headquarters be closed.

'Netanyahu: Punish UNESCO'

Calls that PM respond with practical step following UNESCO decision: 'Remove organization from compound belonging to State of Israel."

'A tremendous diplomatic achievement despite UNESCO vote loss'

Israel's Ambassador to UNESCO hails drop in support for anti-Semitic resolutions compared to previous resolutions last year.

Jewish organizatons unite in condemnation of UNESCO vote

American Jewish Congress, European Jewish Congress respond to 'diplomatic assault'.

Minister calls for annexation of Jerusalem-area towns

'Extend Israeli sovereignty to surrounding communities of Greater Jerusalem: Ma’ale Adumim, Givat Ze’ev, Beitar Illit, and Etzion Bloc'.

Israel condemns UNESCO vote

Israeli politicians from across the political spectrum slam 'anti-Semitic' UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem.

'It is time for nations to move their embassies to Jerusalem'

President Rivlin says nations should respond to anti-Israel UNESCO vote by recognizing Jerusalem and moving all embassies to the capital.

'UNESCO vote does not help create Palestinian State'

Israel's ambassador to UNESCO says Arabs may win 'meaningless' votes, but Israel is here to stay and will continue to prosper.

UNESCO passes anti-Israel resolution

UN culture organization votes to adopt resolution denying Israeli rights to capital, Jerusalem.

Italy publicly rejects UNESCO resolution

First European state to announce intention to vote against anti-Israel resolution

UN Special envoy condemns UNSECO for holiday anti-Israel vote

UNESCOs vote to deny Jewish sovereignty over Jerusalem on Israel’s Independence Day not coincidence; it is blatant anti-Semitic statement.

Netanyahu: We don't believe in UNESCO

Prime Minister responds to expected UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, slams UN organization.

UNESCO to vote on Jerusalem sovereignty

The steering committee of UNESCO will vote Tuesday on resolution denying Israel's right to sovereignty over all of Jerusalem.

Jordanian official: US can move embassy to west Jerusalem

Former Jordanian minister claims there is no need for Arabs to oppose the US moving its embassy to west Jerusalem.

'A resolution targeting any other country would never pass'

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations calls on UNESCO members to vote against latest anti-Israel resolution.

'UNESCO creating fake history'

Deputy FM Hotovely talks about political struggle ahead of anti-Israeli vote tomorrow at UNESCO.

Lawmakers to UNESCO: Stop delegitimizing Israel

Ted Cruz and Ros-Lehtinen denounce UNESCO for considering another anti-Israel resolution.

Mexican diplomat to be honored for challenging UNESCO

American Sephardic Federation to honor Mexican diplomat who was fired for voting his conscious and walking out on anti-Israel UNESCO vote.

Another hostile resolution expected in UNESCO

An Israeli state official blasts the expected resolution: 'UNESCO refuses to stop the politicization which is eroding its status.'

Trump trying to defeat anti-Israel resolution at UNESCO

Trump administration reportedly to have anti-Israel resolution rejected at UNESCO next week.

UNESCO head stresses Jewish link to Jerusalem

UNESCO Director General Irina Bokova promises to defend the rightful links of all three monotheistic religions to Jerusalem.

UNESCO won't erase Jewish connection to Temple Mount, after all?

Arab countries seem to be retreating from attempts to hurt Israel in UNESCO in latest resolution.

UNESCO exhibit about Jews in Israel opens in Buenos Aires

UNESCO on 3,500 year history of Jewish people in the Land of Israel translated into Spanish for first time after opposition by Arab nations.

'Greater Paris in France, and Greater Jerusalem in Israel'

Transportation Minister calls for annexation of towns surrounding Jerusalem to form greater metropolitan area.

Former F16 Pilot Knesset Member speaks against BDS

Likud MK Yoav Kisch says Israeli women enjoy freedom unknown in region, condemns UN resolutions, blames them on BDS.

Israel thanks Jamaica for skipping UNESCO anti-Israel vote

PM Netanyahu thanks Jamaican PM for his country's refusal to participate in UNESCO vote to erase Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

UNESCO to receive financial assistance from Canada

Canada’s Heritage Minister announces that her country will contribute $100,000 to UN's cultural agency which passed anti-Israel resolutions.

Chief Rabbinate and Vatican: reverse UNESCO decision

A joint committee of the Israeli Rabbinate and the Vatican issued a statement calling on world leaders to reverse the Jerusalem UNESCO vote.

UNESCO awards tolerance prize to Moscow Jewish museum

UNESCO announced that the Moscow-based Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center has won its Madanjeet Singh Prize for tolerance.

Palestinian Authority threatens Israel over Muezzin Law

Palestinian Authority furious over proposed law, threatens Israel with 'disaster' if law passes.

UN General Assembly passes more anti-Israel resolutions

Even more resolutions denying the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount were passed today.

What will Israel's future relationship with UNESCO be like?

Prime Minister and Israel's ambassador to UNESCO meet to discuss Israel's future with organization after anti-Jewish votes.

'We'll tell Russia what Iran's true intentions are'

Knesset committee heads to Russia to discuss Iranian threat, UNESCO fiasco.

Russian PM makes surprising declaration

Russian PM says his country never denied Israel's and Jews' right to Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Western Wall.

UNESCO's political decision and the Temple Mount

'Israel's status grows in direct proportion to its power'

The PM emphasized Israel's commitment to aid Italy in its earthquake - then launched into a meditation on Israel's status in the world.

Canadian parliamentarian speaks out against UNESCO

Member of Parliament from the opposition Conservatives calls on the Trudeau government to condemn anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions.

Foreign Ministry apologizes to Italy

Israel's Foreign Ministry apologizes after Deputy Minister Ayoob Kara said an earthquake in Italy was punishment for UNESCO resolution.

French Jews urged to rally over UNESCO resolutions

Jews in France urged to rally outside Foreign Ministry to protest its failure to oppose UN resolutions that ignore Jewish ties to Jerusalem.

Watch: Significance of the UNESCO decision

Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman and former IDF officer Miri Eisen relate to the consequences and lessons from the recent UNESCO vote.

ADL: UNESCO is 'manufacturing history'

Anti-Defamation League condemns latest UNESCO resolution erasing the Jewish connection to Jerusalem and the holy sites.

Cornerstone of massive Jerusalem Entrance project laid

Cornerstone laid on a massive project to construct a new financial district in Jerusalem as UNESCO votes to deny Jewish connection to city.

Barkat unfazed by UNESCO decision

Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat unfazed by UNESCO decision over Temple Mount.

Netanyahu recalls UNESCO ambassador

Prime Minister Netanyahu recalled Israel's ambassador to UNESCO, says it is time to reassess Israel's relationship with the organization.

UNESCO passes new anti-Israel resolution

Measure demands Israel cease efforts against Jerusalem holy places, again ignores Jewish ties to Temple Mount.

UNESCO head receives petition signed by thousands

Petition signed by over 76,000 people calls on UNESCO to recognize the connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel.

Palestinian Authority issues UNESCO ultimatum

Jordan, PA threaten UNESCO members over upcoming vote on Jerusalem holy sites.

MK Hazan calls on Pope to condemn UNESCO decision

MK Oren Hazan writes letter to Pope Francis asking him to support Israel and condemn UNESCO decision.