Since Palestine joined UNESCO as a member in 2011, it has had three sites approved: the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Battir and Hebron’s Old Town.
Israel's UNESCO ambassador in Paris condemned UNESCO's actions as helping encourage Palestinian incitement.
Ancient Iranian city, Japanese island among attractions deemed worthy of protection.
The International Council of Monuments and Sites evaluates property for inscription on the World Heritage List and the World Heritage in Danger list.
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