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The Disgrace Known as UNESCO
Danny Danon has done yeoman's work at the UN to legitimize Israel's presence in that anti-Israel, anti-Semitic body, with some real success. However, the venom continues to spew forth, as today's UNESCO vote shows.
Earlier today, the United Nations "cultural" arm, UNESCO - UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - passed a resolution ignoring Jewish ties to the Temple Mount and the Western Wall in a move derided in Israel as "anti-Semitic" and absurd."
As reported, "the resolution used only Muslim names for the Jerusalem Old City holy sites and was harshly critical of Israel for what it termed "provocative abuses that violate the sanctity and integrity" of the area."
The tally was as follows: For: South Africa, Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, Russia, Lebanon, Iran, Malaysia, Morocco, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, the Dominican Republic, Senegal, Sudan, Chad and Vietnam
Against: Britain, the Netherlands, Lithuania, the US, Estonia and Germany
Abstentions: Albania, Argentina, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, El Salvador, Spain, France, Ghana, Greece, Haiti, India, Japan, Kenya, Nepal, Uganda, Paraguay, South Korea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, and Ukraine Absent: Turkmenistan and Serbia
Denouncements from Israeli officials came swiftly: President Reuvin Rivlin: "No forum or body in the world can come and deny the connection between the Jewish people, the Land of Israel and Jerusalem."
Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel wrote to PM Netanyahu stating, "We in the government in general, and you as the foreign minister, should demand that the nations of the world condemn these anti-Semitic decisions, and immediately stop funding the UN."
Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely stated "The Executive Board of UNESCO has disgraced its international mandate in this politicized and distorted resolution. The fact that more states abstained than supported the resolution underscores the deep reservations of many states with regard to this shameful resolution. The countries that supported this resolution have lent their voice to the lie propagated by the Palestinians that the Temple Mount is an exclusively Islamic site. This falsification of history is an affront to the ancient Jewish and Christian connections to Jerusalem."
Hotovely:UNESCO decision an 'Affront' to Jews and Christians
PM Netanyahu stated, "To say that Israel has no link to the Temple Mount is like saying that China has no link to the Great Wall or that Egypt has no connection to the Pyramids," and "with this absurd decision UNESCO has lost what little legitimacy it still had." He also said UNESCO was ignorant regarding the Bible, and accused the body of taking part in a "Theater of the Absurd."
Netanyahu leads angry denunciations of 'absurd' UNESCO decision
There is much more written about this UNESCO disgrace, including this thoughtful article in the Wall Street Journal which also criticizes the recent exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC as a political attempt to delegitimize Israel. or via Google Search, click HERE.
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Amona - What's Going To Be?
The Israeli government is on record as trying to find an acceptable solution to the "problem" that is Amona. It appears that the government is looking for a six month postponement of the town's demolition order. Naftali Bennett has threatened to withdraw his Bayit Yehudi party from the coalition if the order is carried out.
In the meantime, Daniel Greenfield has a great piece about Amona and Obama's obsession with it; this one in frontpagemag.com:
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Mark your calendars for AFSI's Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 Chizuk Missions to Israel! Thursday, Nov. 10 until Wednesday night, November 16 - Fall mission. Reservations will close on October 26. Do not delay. Make your plans NOW and join AFSI for a life-changing experience.
The Spring 2017 Mission begins Wednesday, May 17 to Thursday night, May 25. You will want to be in Israel with us for the amazing celebrations marking the 50th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem, and the reclaiming for the Jewish people of Judea, Samaria, and the Golan Heights! This is a MUST MISSION.
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| | | | | | Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Israeli American Council presents, Branding: A Discussion on Marketing and Technique Gain Insight on how to increase awareness for 'Brand Israel' in America. At Town Hall; 3 Columbus Circle, NYC
Thursday, October 20, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Stephen Wise Free Synagogue presents Dr. Ehud Eilam presenting Israel's National Security Challenges; How Does Israel Protect Itself From Its Neighbors Dr. Ehud Eilam is the US representative of Israel Defense magazine 30 West 68 St. NYC
Wednesday, October 26, 7:00-9:00 PM NYU China House presents, China and Israel: Strange Bedfellows Speaker, Prof. Aron Shai
Tuesday, November 1, 5:00 - 9:00 PM Tribute to Ilan Ramon at Park East Synagogue
5-7 PM Exhibit viewing 7-9 PM Program Click HERE for info & registration
Wednesday, November 2, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Permanent Mission of Israel to the 'UN Holocaust Remembrance' In Solemn Observance of the 75th anniversary of the Babi Yar Massacre, the Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme, in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Ukraine and Israel, is organizing a panel discussion "Holocaust Remembrance and Public Memorials - the Complexities and Challenges of Facing the Past".
At the United Nations, 1st Ave. at 46 St.
Thursday, November 10, 3:00 - 4:00 PM Conference call with Dan Senor, Startup Nation Free; click HERE for info and registration
Wednesday, November 16, 8:00 - 10:00 AM Bnai Zion hosts a Breakfast Reception with Benny Kashriel, Mayor of Ma'aleh Adumim and Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel in New York Suggested minimum donation: $36. At Alliance Bernstein 1345 Ave of the Americas, NYC
Wednesday, November 16, 4:00 - 8:00 PM Legal Scholars Against BDS - At the United Nations, high level discussions on the issues of law, policy and legislation related to BDS. Click HERE for details and registration.
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