Concerns Raised While Israel Bombs Lebanon
Israel Bombs Lebanon
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Big news out of Lebanon—Culture Minister Mohammad Mortada is calling for global action after an Israeli airstrike came dangerously close to the historic Baalbek site. We’re talking just 500 meters away from one of the most iconic pieces of Roman architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Baalbek is home to ancient temples built over 2,000 years ago, dedicated to Roman gods like Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury. Thankfully, the site wasn’t damaged, but Mortada emphasized how fragile the situation remains with continued aerial bombardment.
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He’s pressing UNESCO and the UN to get involved, demanding that Israel adhere to international law and protect cultural heritage. Mortada stressed, “We’ve asked our mission to inform the UN Security Council and demand that Israel not harm our heritage.” And it’s not just Lebanon that’s at risk—people all over the art world are speaking out. Céline Semaan, founder of Slow Factory, posted a picture of Baalbek on Instagram, asking, “How are we allowing our heritage to go up in flames?”
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The military situation in Lebanon has escalated since September 23, with southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut under heavy fire. This conflict is part of Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, where over 41,000 people have lost their lives in the past year, and numerous cultural landmarks have been destroyed, like the Church of St. Porphyrius, one of the oldest churches in the world.
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Now, with Lebanon already enduring a major economic crisis, the fear is that its cultural sites, like Baalbek and others, could face the same tragic fate as those in Palestine. Minister Mortada put it bluntly: “If you can’t stop violations against civilians, fine, but at least make sure our ancient stones are protected.”
