Israel Slams UNESCO For Calling It An ‘Occupying Power’ In Jerusalem

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) act of passing a resolution denouncing Israel and labeling it as an "occupying power" in Jerusalem has drawn strong criticism from the Jewish state, which has condemned the world body’s decision.

"Another bizarre and irrelevant decision by the UNESCO that is acting on behalf of the enemies of history and the truth," Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in statement.

"Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish people, and no decision by UNESCO can change that reality. It is sad, unnecessary and pathetic. It is worth noting that the decision didn't even get a majority of votes," it added.

According to the Times of Israel, 10 countries voted in favour of Jordanian-sponsored resolution that denied Israel's claim to Old City of Jerusalem. Out of all members, only three members – Jamaica, the Philippines and Burkina Faso – opposed the resolution, while eight abstained from the vote.

With Inputs From ANI.