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"Political weapon": UNESCO declared Beaufort a World Heritage site in danger
The UN committee defined the ancient city in Samaria and the Beaufort fortress as "heritage sites in danger," citing "ongoing conflicts in the Middle East." The Israeli Foreign Ministry criticized the move: "Ignoring clear historical facts and the reality on the ground."
Diplomatic setback: UNESCO recognizes Sebastia as a "Palestinian heritage site in danger" without a vote
N12 has learned that, contrary to prior commitments, the decision was made without a vote. Israeli representatives and the Czech ambassador engaged in a 40-minute confrontation with committee leadership. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated: "This land constitutes evidence of the history of the Jewish people."
"If you dig deep enough, the truth is revealed": Sa'ar against the UNESCO vote on Sebastia
The Palestinian Authority is promoting a vote today at UNESCO to define Sebastia as a Palestinian heritage site in danger, ignoring the Jewish history of the place. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar responded from an event at the City of David: "They are not just trying to rewrite history, but to invent a completely false narrative."