War in Lebanon: Cultural heritage at risk
Summary
The Israeli military has been demolishing buildings in southern Lebanon, including cultural and religious sites. Lebanese activists and an NGO called Green Southerners accuse Israel of damaging churches, mosques, and historic places during its conflict with Hezbollah.Key Facts
- Israeli forces have destroyed a Catholic convent and school in the village of Yaroun.
- Israel says it targets buildings used by Hezbollah for military purposes.
- A Shia Muslim shrine from the 11th century, Shamoun al-Safa, was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike.
- Lebanese NGO Green Southerners documents the damage to cultural and religious sites.
- UNESCO has listed 39 Lebanese sites for protection, but damage continues.
- The historic well in Taybeh, a cultural landmark, is threatened by the conflict.
- The Israeli foreign ministry denies demolishing the convent, showing photos of a nearby clinic instead.
- Israel claims efforts are made to avoid damage to sensitive sites, but says some sites were used by Hezbollah.
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