The United States has announced it is withdrawing from UNESCO.
US Secretary Rex Tilerson confirmed on Thursday that withdrawal from the UN body will come into effect on 31 December.
Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed Trump’s ‘couragous and moral’ decision to pull out of UNESCO, saying Israel will begin preparations to do the same.
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Britain will NOT withdraw from UNESCO, says Downing Street
A Downing Street spokesman said: “The Government is committed to continued UK membership of Unesco and to working with other member states in support of its important work.
“The US relationship with Unesco is a matter for them.”
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