Israel has blasted UNESCO for listing a prehistoric ruin near the West Bank city of Jericho as a World Heritage site, calling the decision a “cynical” ploy by Palestinians to politicize the international body.
“UNESCO’s recent decision regarding the ruins of Jericho is yet another example of the Palestinians’ continued attempt to erase Jewish history and exploit the U.N.’s twisted political structure,” Gilad Erdan, Israel’s Ambassador to the U.N., told Fox News Digital.
“Jericho was the entry point for the Israelite people into the Land of Israel,” he continued. “Any denial of this fact is shameful and wrong, and nothing will change the truth.”
“Israel does not recognize or accept UNESCO’s distorted decision and will continue to fight against its legitimacy,” he stressed.