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2nd November, 2011
Israeli response to UNESCO vote: New settlements, funds suspension
Israel on Tuesday said it would build 2,000 settler homes and freeze the transfer of Palestinian tax monies to punish them for successfully joining UNESCO, drawing an angry response from Ramallah.
1st November, 2011
US stops UNESCO funding
The United States said Monday it is stopping financial contributions to UNESCO after the Palestinians were admitted to the organization as a full member.