Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Hanan Ashrawi stated that Israel has stolen an ancient baptism font several days ago from the town of Tuqu ‘in the Governorate of Bethlehem dating from the Byzantine period and contains ancient drawings, writings, and carved crosses.
Ashrawi has condemned the Israeli occupation forces for stealing this stone, stressing that Israel is deliberately working to eradicate the Palestinian presence, which is a war crime. Ashrawi has also called on the international community, especially the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to assume its responsibilities in protecting the Palestinian heritage and holding the Israeli occupation state accountable for its actions.
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