World Heritage Committee approves Palestine resolutions

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee announced the adoption of four resolutions concerning the State of Palestine during its 48th session held in Busan, South Korea. These resolutions focus on the preservation of Palestinian World Heritage sites that face threats and are subject to continuous assaults and Judaization. The sites include Old Jerusalem and its walls, Hebron, St. Hilarion Monastery in Gaza Strip, and Beit Jala in southern Jerusalem, with an emphasis on safeguarding their religious and historical character. The Committee reaffirmed the invalidity of Israeli measures aimed at altering the status of these sites and called for urgent assessment missions to evaluate their condition. The ongoing Israeli escalation against Palestinian heritage sites was also highlighted, including attacks on the Ibrahimi Mosque and other sacred places. The Committee urged the international community to take action to protect Palestinian heritage and ensure adherence to international laws.

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