Heritage Committee Condemns Tomb Treatment

The Palestinian National Heritage Committee condemned the Israeli Antiquities Authority's assault on the Tomb of Rachel in Tulkarm, following its storming of the site and the posting of notices asserting control over it. This act is considered a violation of international law and an attempt to impose authority over Palestinian heritage and religious sites. The site dates back to Roman and Mamluk periods and holds significant religious, historical, and cultural value. This move is part of Israeli efforts to reshape heritage management in the occupied territories, contradicting laws protecting cultural property and the Oslo Accords. The committee called on UNESCO and the World Heritage Committee to assume their responsibilities in safeguarding Palestinian sites, emphasizing the ongoing work to document international heritage sites to prevent their seizure or alteration of their cultural and historical identity.

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