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War in Lebanon: Cultural heritage at risk

War in Lebanon: Cultural heritage at risk
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The Israeli military's demolition campaign in southern Lebanon has been accused of destroying cultural and religious heritage, including churches, mosques, and archaeological sites. The NGO Green Southerners has documented the devastation, denouncing the actions as a direct attack on the historic bond between local residents and their land. The destruction has been widespread, with many sites being targeted and damaged.

Churches, mosques, and archaeological sites: In its widespread demolition campaign in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military is accused of also destroying cultural and religious heritage. The devastation has been documented by the NGO Green Southerners, which denounces the actions as a direct attack on the historic bond between local residents and their land.
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