World Jewish Congress condemns UNESCO decision to deem Old City of Hebron site in danger

World Jewish Congress condemns UNESCO decision to deem Old City of Hebron site in dangerThe draft resolution deeming the Old City of Hebron, including the Tomb of the Patriarchs within its parameters, as a ‘site in danger’ passed in a secret ballot with 12 in favor, six abstentions and three opposed.

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