Initial approval granted yesterday
(NEWSER) - Palestine's bid for statehood took one step forward yesterday as it gained initial approval for full membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Membership in UNESCO would allow Palestine to apply to protect its monuments and historical sites as World Heritage Sites, which would increase conflict with Israel since some of those sites are in disputed territory. But if membership is granted, US law may require a cutoff of all contributions to the UN and its agencies—a serious move, since 22% of UNESCO's budget comes from the US. More»
