"UNESCO Designates Ancient Ruins near Jericho as World Heritage Site"

The United Nations committee under UNESCO has voted to declare the ruins near the ancient city of Jericho in Palestine a World Heritage Site, angering some Israeli officials. The declaration specifically applies to the prehistoric site known as Tell es-Sultan or "Ancient Jericho," and not the city's Jewish or Christian historical significance. Israel had previously quit UNESCO in 2019, citing bias against the country. The Biden administration has expressed its intent to rejoin UNESCO and has sought funding for the organization.