NEW YORK — The Executive Board of UNESCO, during
its 219th session on Wednesday, unanimously adopted a resolution concerning the
Old City of Jerusalem and its walls.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
Expatriates clarified that the resolution, adopted by the Executive Board on
Wednesday, calls for Israel, as the occupying power, to cease all its
unilateral, illegitimate, and illegal actions aimed at altering the historical
and legal status quo in Jerusalem and its holy sites, considering them null and
void, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
The Ministry stated that the resolution
reaffirms all aspects of Jordan's position regarding the Old City of Jerusalem
and its walls, including the Islamic and Christian holy places. It also
reiterated the contents of previous resolutions issued by the Executive Board
and the World Heritage Committee concerning Jerusalem.
It pointed out that the adoption of the
resolution is the result of Jordanian diplomatic efforts in coordination with
the Arab and Islamic groups within the organization.
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