The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently adopted a resolution diminishing the cultural value of the Temple Mount, declaring the Western Wall as part of the al-Aqsa Mosque complex.

This is very disappointing and has been met by the forceful response of the Jewish community, and even UNESCO leadership.

Below you will find links to a number of critical statements from organizations across the country: 

Organizational Responses

Jewish Federation of North America
American Jewish Committee
Anti-Defamation League
United States Mission to UNESCO 

Statements of Interest

Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director-General

Benjamin Netanyau, Prime Minister of Israel