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Israel funds archeological project following UNESCO resolution

Sunday, 23 October 2016 6:29 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 23 October 2016 6:31 PM ]

The file photo shows a view of al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem al-Quds.

Mohammad Hamayel
Press TV, al-Quds

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is expected to vote for a second time on a resolution that called Israel an occupying power. The resolution also said only Palestinians have historical connections to the al-Aqsa mosque. The upcoming vote is said to be softer on Israel. Meanwhile, Israel has pushed for an archeological project near al-Aqsa; an issue which Palestinians say is in response to the UNESCO resolution.

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