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'Why isn''t Obama fighting anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions?'

As new UNESCO resolution denying Jewish ties to Jerusalem looms, Ted Cruz rips Obama administration for ignoring bipartisan opposition.

'Why isn''t Obama fighting anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions?'

UNESCO head to Bennett: Heritage of Jerusalem is indisputable

UNESCO head reacted to Naftali Bennett's suspension of Israeli ties with UNESCO, after the latter's recent history-defying resolution.

UNESCO head to Bennett: Heritage of Jerusalem is indisputable

The U.N. – UNbearably UNbalanced

The U.N. – UNbearably UNbalanced

UNESCO to vote on yet another anti-Israel resolution

Vote expected on Wednesday on another resolution ignoring the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount.

UNESCO to vote on yet another anti-Israel resolution

Netanyahu thanks Italian PM for initiating 'positive change'

PM Netanyahu thanked Italian PM Renzi for defying UNESCO and acknowledging the truth of Jewish history.

Netanyahu thanks Italian PM for initiating 'positive change'

Italy's PM blasts UNESCO resolution

Matteo Renzi says UNESCO resolution ignoring the Jewish connection to Jerusalem is "incomprehensible and unacceptable".

Italy's PM blasts UNESCO resolution

A cultural Shoah against the Jews

A cultural Shoah against the Jews

Hamas: Neither Temple ever existed

Senior Hamas official claims there is no proof Temples ever existed, no archaeological remnants have been found.

Hamas: Neither Temple ever existed

Dore Gold: Israel's increasing isolation a myth

Outgoing head of Foreign Ministry says despite recent UNESCO vote Israel becoming less isolated.

Dore Gold:  Israel's increasing isolation a myth

IAA director slams UNESCO decision

IAA director Yisrael Hasson slams UNESCO decision, compares UNESCO to ISIS.

IAA director slams UNESCO decision

With UNESCO vote, Palestinian Authority bid for attention backfires

With UNESCO vote, Palestinian Authority bid for attention backfires

World parliamentarians: Jerusalem is Israel's capital

19 parliamentarians visiting Israel sign declaration against UNESCO’s resolution which ignores the Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

World parliamentarians: Jerusalem is Israel's capital

Over 300 at Italian newspaper's protest at UNESCO in Rome

Il Foglio newspaper turns reader's letters into paper Kotel in protest held outside UNESCO headquarters in Rome.

Over 300 at Italian newspaper's protest at UNESCO in Rome

Kahlon: we don't need UNESCO's approval

Finance Minster says Bible proves Israel does not need approval of UNESCO, praises Jewish tradition.

Kahlon: we don't need UNESCO's approval

Jewish Congress members denounce UNESCO resolution

Group of Jewish American lawmakers strongly condemn UNESCO resolution denying the Jewish connection to Jerusalem.

Jewish Congress members denounce UNESCO resolution

Rivlin: How can anyone doubt connection between us and Jerusalem

At open house President Rivlin questions how anybody could doubt the connection between the Jews and Jerusalem.

Rivlin: How can anyone doubt connection between us and Jerusalem

Housing Minister: World must stop UNESCO hypocrisy

In Ecuador, Minister says world must stop the UN from acting against the Jewish people, praises Israeli strides in urban development.

Housing Minister: World must stop UNESCO hypocrisy

Czech parliament condemns UNESCO

The Czech parliament voted overwhelmingly to condemn UNESCO for denying the links betwen Jerusalem and the Jewish and Christian religions.

Czech parliament condemns UNESCO

MPs from around the world visit Jewish sites in Hevron

A delegation of pro-Israel MPs visited Hevron for the first time while in Israel to support Jewish rights to the land.

MPs from around the world visit Jewish sites in Hevron

Israel's UN Amb. : US will still veto anti-Israel resolutions

The Israeli Ambassador to the UN says that the UN's funding of B'Tselem has to stop and that Israel can still count on the US at the UN.

Israel's UN Amb. : US will still veto anti-Israel resolutions

Minister Yuval Steinitz: UNESCO decision 'anti-Semitic'

In interview with Arutz Sheva, Energy and Infrastructure minister Yuval Steinitz describes UNESCO decision as anti-Jewish and anti-Semitic.

Minister Yuval Steinitz: UNESCO decision 'anti-Semitic'

Jewish worshipers flock to the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Thousands of Jewish worshipers from all over the world and Israel await Birkat HaCohanim, the Priestly Blessing, at the Wall.

Jewish worshipers flock to the Western Wall in Jerusalem

PA officials defend UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem

PA representative to UNESCO says the resolution on Jerusalem is "all about occupation".

PA officials defend UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem

Mexican UNESCO envoy: I took the risk and I'm paying the price

Andres Roemer was removed from his position when he refused to vote for the anti-Israel resolution in opposition to Mexico’s stance.

Mexican UNESCO envoy: I took the risk and I'm paying the price

Children the world over know that Israel belongs to Jews

The head of Jewish Home Party's Druze forum slams UNESCO vote, says even children know the land of Israel belongs to the people of Israel.

Children the world over know that Israel belongs to Jews

Kotel Rabbi: UNESCO forfeited its right to exist

The Rabbi of the Kotel says that UNESCO has lost its right to exist for decision to deny Jewish link to Jerusalem.

Kotel Rabbi: UNESCO forfeited its right to exist

Lapid slams UNESCO decision

Yair Lapid slams countries that did not vote against the UNESCO resolution denying Jewish ties to Jerusalem, says anti-Semitism the cause.

Lapid slams UNESCO decision

Anti-Israel UNESCO resolution passes again

Despite last-ditch diplomatic efforts, UNESCO ratifies resolution negating Jewish connection to Western Wall and the Temple Mount.

Anti-Israel UNESCO resolution passes again

Death threats for condemning anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions

Irina Bokova given expanded security after her criticism of anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions draws death threats.

Death threats for condemning anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions

The Temple Mount, UNESCO vote and Western shame

The Temple Mount, UNESCO vote and Western shame

Arab countries continue to dominate UNESCO

Arab members of UNESCO combine to replace ambassador who would not ratify the decision denying Jewish connection to Temple Mount.

Arab countries continue to dominate UNESCO

Shaked: B'Tselem is a disgrace

"B’Tselem is cooperating with our enemies in the political terror waged against us in the UN."

Shaked: B'Tselem is a disgrace

Unesco is like ISIS and Jerusalem like Palmyra

Unesco is like ISIS and Jerusalem like Palmyra

UNESCO chairman apologizes for decision

UNESCO chairman apologizes, says he will use connections to bring back 40-year consensus.

UNESCO chairman apologizes for decision

World fights UNESCO

60,000 sign petition against UNESCO, after it declared no connection between Jews and Temple Mount.

World fights UNESCO

UNESCO official urges delay in vote on anti-Israel resolutions

Michael Worbs, who chairs UNESCO's executive board, calls for vote on resolutions denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem to be delayed.

UNESCO official urges delay in vote on anti-Israel resolutions

UNESCO chief criticizes anti-Israel resolution

UNESCO Director General speaks out against resolution that disregards the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount and the Western Wall.

UNESCO chief criticizes anti-Israel resolution

As Unesco ignores Jewish history, read the facts

As Unesco ignores Jewish history, read the facts

Bennett suspends activities with UNESCO

Education Minister Naftali Bennett ceases UNESCO activity, says those backing terror 'may be next in line.'

Bennett suspends activities with UNESCO

Trump slams UNESCO decision

Trump, Netanyahu, lawmakers, slam UNESCO declaration that Israel has no historic ties to Temple Mount.

Trump slams UNESCO decision

U.S. lawmakers blast UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem

Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Jerrold Nadler condemn UNESCO resolution which denies Jewish connection to the Temple Mount and the Kotel.

U.S. lawmakers blast UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem

UNESCO says New York is not part of America

UNESCO says New York is not part of America

PA officials pleased with anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

PA officials welcome UNESCO resolution denying Jewish connection to Jerusalem, say it sends a message to Israel to "end the occupation".

PA officials pleased with anti-Israel UNESCO resolution

Watch: The Bible - Revised by UNESCO

Today UNESCO adopted a resolution denying the Jewish and Christian connection to Jerusalem. Try to imagine which Bible the UN was using.

Watch: The Bible - Revised by UNESCO

Hotovely: UNESCO decision an 'affront' to Jews and Christians

Deputy Foreign Minister says UNESCO resolution denying Jewish connection to Kotel a disgrace and an attack on both Jews and Christians.

Hotovely: UNESCO decision an 'affront' to Jews and Christians

PM: UNESCO theater of the absurd continues

PM Netanyahu told UNESCO members to visit the Arch of Titus and see which treasures were plundered 2000 years ago from the Temple.

PM: UNESCO theater of the absurd continues

Zionist Union MKs attack UNESCO decision

Zionist Union MK's Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin and Tzipi Livni attacked the UNESCO decision to deny a Jewish connection to the Western Wall.

Zionist Union MKs attack UNESCO decision

UNESCO says Jews have no connection to Temple Mount

UN passed a resolution Thursday denying the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount and the Western Wall.

UNESCO says Jews have no connection to Temple Mount

Israel turns to Vatican for help at UN

Israel asked the Vatican's representative to UNESCO to work to convince nations not to deny Jewish connection to Jerusalem

Israel turns to Vatican for help at UN

United Nations: Western Wall not Jewish

UNESCO resolution expected to pass not only denies Temple Mount's Jewish ties, but also portrays Western Wall as Muslim holy site.

United Nations: Western Wall not Jewish

U.S. lawmakers urge UNESCO not to rewrite Jerusalem's history

Ros-Lehtinen and Cruz lead bipartisan effort urging UNESCO to reject resolution describing the Temple Mount as holy Muslim site.

U.S. lawmakers urge UNESCO not to rewrite Jerusalem's history

UNESCO hearing on 'offensive' Temple Mount resolution delayed

Following recent terror attacks and attempted coup d'etat in Turkey, hearing on controversial Temple Mount resolution in UN body postponed.

UNESCO hearing on 'offensive' Temple Mount resolution delayed

Foreign Min. blasts 'offensive' UNESCO Temple Mount resolution

Foreign Ministry Director General ridicules UNESCO resolution nixing Jewish connection to Temple Mount, describing it as 'Muslim holy site'.

Foreign Min. blasts 'offensive' UNESCO Temple Mount resolution

UNESCO again tries to deny Jewish connection to Temple Mount

New UNESCO resolution in continued effort to turn Judaism's holiest site into solely Muslim.

UNESCO again tries to deny Jewish connection to Temple Mount

Brazil 'regrets' UNESCO vote denying Jewish link to Kotel

Brazilian Foreign Minister Jose Serra says his country will change its vote on UNESCO motion, which declared Jewish sites 'Muslim.'

Brazil 'regrets' UNESCO vote denying Jewish link to Kotel

‘Jews invented the Temple Mount lie’

Organization representing Palestinian religious leaders praises the UNESCO denial of Jewish ties to the Temple Mount.

‘Jews invented the Temple Mount lie’

UNESCO condemns Iran's Holocaust cartoon contest

UN’s cultural body says Holocaust cartoon contest fosters hatred to violence and racism.

UNESCO condemns Iran's Holocaust cartoon contest

Revealed: Netanyahu's harshly worded letter to France

PM Netanyahu sent a strongly worded letter to French President Francois Hollande after France supported UNESCO on the Temple Mount.

Revealed: Netanyahu's harshly worded letter to France

French PM condemns 'clumsy' UNESCO Temple Mount resolution

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says UN cultural agency was wrong to describe Temple Mount as a Muslim site.

French PM condemns 'clumsy' UNESCO Temple Mount resolution

French official pans his country's UNESCO vote

French Interior Minister criticizes his country’s vote on UN resolution ignoring Jewish connection to Temple Mount.

French official pans his country's UNESCO vote