Lebanon decries Israeli attacks damaging heritage sites
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BEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanese authorities on Thursday 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 large number of these sites enjoy enhanced protection from Unesco, making it necessary to protect them from any Israeli air or artillery attack”. READ: Israel […]…
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