UNESCO Considers Enhanced Protection for Lebanese Heritage Amid Israeli Strikes

Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Baalbek threaten ancient Roman sites, prompting international concern.

UNESCO plans an emergency session on November 18 to discuss enhanced protection for Lebanese heritage sites at risk from Israeli airstrikes.
Recent Israeli airstrikes near Baalbek have endangered Roman ruins and other historic sites, sparking appeals from Lebanese lawmakers to UNESCO.
Despite the proximity of strikes, preliminary assessments show no visible damage to UNESCO World Heritage sites in Baalbek and Tyre.
Lebanon's cultural heritage, including sites in Baalbek, Tyre, and Sidon, is under threat as the conflict with Hezbollah escalates.
UNESCO and Lebanese authorities are using remote sensing tools and satellite imagery to monitor potential impacts on cultural sites.