Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon devastates centuries of history
Israel's military offensive in southern Lebanon is causing significant damage to the region's historical and cultural heritage. Key sites, including Beaufort Castle and the ancient city of Tyre, are under threat as fighting continues despite a declared ceasefire. The ongoing conflict has led to the displacement of over one million people across Lebanon.
- ▪Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old fortress, during their military offensive in southern Lebanon.
- ▪Lebanon's Culture Minister warned that Israeli attacks are putting UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Tyre, in serious danger.
- ▪The conflict has displaced approximately 200,000 people from Tyre and over one million across Lebanon.
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News|Israel attacks LebanonIsrael’s invasion of southern Lebanon devastates centuries of historyFrom Phoenician temples to Crusader castles, heritage sites bear the brunt of Israel’s expanding military offensive.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Lebanon’s landscape is layered with thousands of years of history, but many of its most treasured archaeological and cultural sites now lie in the path of Israel’s expanding military offensive.Despite a so-called ceasefire, on Saturday, Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old fortress located on a rocky hilltop near the city of Nabatieh, one of the largest cities in southern…
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