🔷"Fateh's Reformist Faction Urges UNESCO to Protect Jericho's Heritage Amid Israeli Challenges"
Publish date: 2023/09/04 ( Last update: 2025/05/13 Time: 03:54 )

The most prominent of what came in the statement of Dmitry Diliani, a member of the Revolutionary Council and spokesman for the reformist and democratic movement in Fatah: 

In a follow-up letter to the correspondence sent and published by MK Dan Illouz, a member of the radical right-wing pro-military occupation "Land of Israel" caucus to UNESCO regarding Jericho, Dimitri Diliani, addressed Director-General Audrey Azoulay.

In his letter on behalf of Fateh's Reformist Democratic Faction, Diliani expressed appreciation for UNESCO's unwavering commitment to preserving global cultural heritage. In doing so, he acknowledges the intricate nature of the Israeli-imposed conflict on the Palestinian people and its implications for UNESCO's noble mission.

Jericho, a city of profound biblical significance to Judaism and Christianity, as well as deeply intertwined with Islamic heritage, takes center stage in the discussion. Diliani underscores the multifaceted history of Jericho, urging a scholarly approach over Israeli ideological and political fervor. This appeal for rigorous analysis highlights the need to honor Jericho's historical and cultural eminence to the Palestinian people.

While acknowledging the delicate nature of the situation, Diliani calls upon UNESCO to remain guided by principles of impartiality and reverence for diverse cultures and histories. He emphasizes that the Israeli-imposed conflict is characterized by a military occupation deemed unlawful by international standards, paired with a contentious colonial settlement project—a situation requiring cooperation and resolution.

Diliani implores all stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue to secure mutually beneficial solutions and uphold internationally recognized rights, particularly for Palestinian civilians enduring the hardships of occupation and millions of refugees. He looks to the forthcoming vote during the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee as a propitious opportunity for substantive dialogue and collaboration with UNESCO.

In closing, the letter expresses gratitude for Director-General Azoulay's consideration, reaffirming an unwavering commitment to cooperate with UNESCO in preserving and acknowledging cultural heritage in the state of Palestine.

PALYOUTH. K.F