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UN Lists Contested Heritage Sites | Lubbock News
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UNESCO just added Sebastia in the West Bank and five Lebanese castles to the World Heritage List — a bold move that sparked fierce Israeli backlash. Despite Israel’s objections and its own withdrawal from UNESCO in 2019, the committee fast-tracked the decisions amid ongoing regional conflict. Sebastia, long sought by Palestinians for preservation, now faces Israeli land acquisition plans, while the Lebanese castles — including Beaufort, recently occupied by Israeli forces — showcase centuries of layered history. Israel accused UNESCO of politicizing heritage, calling the move a “weaponization” of culture. Meanwhile, Tyre, another Lebanese site, was placed on the endangered list after Israeli airstrikes. This isn’t just about history — it’s about power, preservation, and politics colliding at the world’s most fragile sites.
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