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Jordan triumphant in ‘diplomatic showdown’ over Jerusalem at UNESCO By JT - Apr 13,2016 - Last updated at Apr 13,2016 - See more at: http://jordantimes.com/news/local/jordan-triumphant-diplomatic-showdown%E2%80%99-over-jerusalem-unesco#sthash.u1oEHIu3.dpuf
As a direct result of Jordan’s efforts, the Old City in Jerusalem and its walls has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1981 and on the World Heritage in Danger list since 1982.The UNESCO body also called in the latest resolution for an immediate stop to all actions impeding 19 projects being implemented under the Hashemite rehabilitation projects of Al Aqsa Mosque.Israel is also required to reopen Bab Al Rahma gate of the mosque, end acts disrupting reconstruction work at the site and take the necessary measures to ensure the implementation of the UNESCO-adopted Jordanian design for the reconstruction of the road to Bab Al Magharbeh. -
As a direct result of Jordan’s efforts, the Old City in Jerusalem and its walls has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1981 and on the World Heritage in Danger list since 1982.The UNESCO body also called in the latest resolution for an immediate stop to all actions impeding 19 projects being implemented under the Hashemite rehabilitation projects of Al Aqsa Mosque.Israel is also required to reopen Bab Al Rahma gate of the mosque, end acts disrupting reconstruction work at the site and take the necessary measures to ensure the implementation of the UNESCO-adopted Jordanian design for the reconstruction of the road to Bab Al Magharbeh. -