Members of Congress to UNESCO: Reject Resolution Diminishing Jewish and Christian Ties to Jerusalem

Friday October 28, 2016 Home Take Action Support AIPAC E-news Sign Up UNESCO made headlines again this week, after the U.N. body's World Heritage Committee adopted a one-sided resolution ignoring any Jewish connection to the Old City of Jerusalem. Much like the one passed by UNESCO's executive committee earlier this month, this resolution drew significant criticism from Israeli and American lawmakers. AIPAC strongly opposes any effort to internationalize the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, along with efforts like those initiated by UNESCO which undermine the peace process and give support to forces that reject reconciliation. Below is an update on other news developing this week, including AIPAC's work to engage pro-Israel students on college campuses throughout the country. Top Stories Members of Congress to UNESCO: Reject Resolution Diminishing Jewish and Christian Ties to Jerusalem On Oct. 24, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee urging it to oppose “The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls” resolution, which denies Jewish and Christian ties to Jerusalem. The committee is expected to vote on the measure on Oct. 26. Click here to learn more. U.S. State, Treasury Departments Designate Hezbollah Financiers and Operatives On Oct. 20, the U.S. State Department designated one individual as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and the Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on four individuals and one organization, all for their connection to the Iranian-backed terrorist organization Hezbollah. As a result of these designations, all U.S. property and interests subject to these individuals are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. Click here to read more. AIPAC Hosts Student Activists for Third Progressive Student Retreat AIPAC's Leadership Development department works every day to engage the next generation of pro-Israel leaders—spanning the political spectrum—on campuses throughout the country. This week, more than 100 student activists representing 74 campuses came to Washington, D.C. for AIPAC's third Progressive Student Retreat.. Click here to learn more about this program. CONTACT CONGRESS: Support a Two-State Solution America must send a clear message that peace can only be achieved through direct bilateral negotiations between the parties. Click here to urge your members of Congress to support direct negotiations, not imposed solutions. HOW YOU CAN HELP AIPAC works with Congress year-round to ensure policymakers stay focused on the issues affecting the U.S.-Israel relationship. Please join our efforts to keep the United States and Israel safe and secure. VIDEO: Pro-Israel Student Activism Hear from AIPAC-trained student leaders about how they advance the U.S.-Israel relationship on their campuses. Click here to watch video and share video on Facebook. Continue the conversation ... Follow us on:

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