Palestinians to ask UN to recognize West Bank village as World Heritage site

Barak Ravid
Haaretz
May 30, 2012 - 12:00am
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/palestinians-to-ask-un-to-recogniz...

The Palestinian Authority is expected to ask UNESCO on Wednesday to recognize the West Bank village of Batir as a World Heritage site and prevent the construction of the separation fence there. Haaretz has obtained a copy of the request, which seeks to preserve the village's ancient agricultural terraces.

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