Israel Blames Germany for EU Support of UNESCO Anti-Israel Resolution

"Israel is angry at Germany for the anticipated European support for the resolution attacking Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem, which UNESCO's Executive Board in Paris is scheduled to approve this Tuesday...

The behind-the-scenes conflict preceded the public argument between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel over his meeting with the left-wing group Breaking the Silence during his visit to Israel last week...

Israel believes that Berlin led the charge for an amended resolution - submitted by Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar and Sudan - which European Union states are likely to vote "yes" on, or abstain.

Now that the 11 EU member states on the 58-member UNESCO Executive Board have given their tacit approval for the document, diplomatic sources said, it would be difficult for Israel to sway other nations to oppose it.

The United States, which is also a board member, is expected to vote against the resolution..."