Lebanon decries Israeli attacks damaging heritage sites
Lebanon has condemned Israeli attacks that have damaged UNESCO-protected heritage sites in the southern region. Culture Minister Ghassan Salame has reached out to international organizations to highlight the destruction of significant archaeological sites, including the ancient city of Tyre and Beaufort Castle. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated that there is no justification for the ongoing attacks on these historical landmarks.
- ▪Lebanese authorities decried Israeli attacks near UNESCO-protected sites on May 28.
- ▪Culture Minister Ghassan Salame contacted international organizations to address the damage to archaeological sites.
- ▪Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attacks on Tyre and Nabatieh regions, emphasizing the need to protect historical landmarks.
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Lebanon decries Israeli attacks damaging heritage sitesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSmoke rises from Beaufort Castle following strikes in Southern Lebanon on May 27, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 29, 2026, 07:06 AMUpdated May 29, 2026, 07:06 AMBEIRUT - Lebanese authorities on May 28 decried Israeli attacks near UNESCO-protected historic sites and landmarks in the country’s south.Culture Minister Ghassan Salame “made numerous contacts with his counterparts worldwide and relevant international organisations to draw their attention to the huge damage to archaeological sites and heritage districts” in south Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency said.He highlighted the ancient city of Tyre and Beaufort castle in the Nabatieh district, emphasising that “a…
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