British News Agency

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it condemns the UNESCO World Heritage Committee's approval, without a vote, of proposals submitted by the Palestinian Authority and Lebanon.

In a statement, the ministry argued that the Committee ignored historical facts and the situation on the ground, choosing instead to serve as a platform for advancing one-sided Palestinian political initiatives against Israel. It also claimed that the decisions represent an attempt to erase the Jewish connection to the region.

The statement further said that the fact these decisions were adopted by the Chair of the World Heritage Committee without being put to a vote demonstrates that they lack professional and moral legitimacy.