Palestinians hope UNESCO designation halts Israeli push at West Bank site
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UNESCO designated the ancient village of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site. Palestinian officials welcomed the decision, expressing hope that it would prevent Israeli expansion at the site. In contrast, Israel condemned the designation as a politically motivated decision.
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UNESCO is an international organization making a decision on occupied territory.
UNESCO designated Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site.
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Palestinian officials hope the designation will prevent Israel from extending its control at Sebastia.
Opinion- UNESCO is an international organization making a decision on occupied territory.
- The site is in the occupied West Bank, a focal point of conflict.
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Loaded language removed<p>RAMALLAH, West Bank, July 25 - Palestinian officials expressed support for UNESCO's designation of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site, hoping it will prevent Israel extending its control at the ancient village, while Israel criticized it as a political decision.</p>
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Palestinian officials hope the designation will prevent Israel from extending its control at Sebastia.
OpinionUNESCO designated Sebastia in the occupied West Bank as a World Heritage site.
The Straits TimesIsrael condemned the UNESCO designation as a political decision.
The Straits TimesSebastia is an ancient village located in the occupied West Bank.
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