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Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack

Al Jazeera Sunday 21 June 2026, 10:06 UTC 1 min read
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Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack Israeli attacks near the Tyre Necropolis in Lebanon have damaged the UNESCO heritage site. Other sites across Tyre, a city with a 5,000-year history, remain at risk as efforts to enforce a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah fall short. Published On 21 Jun 2026

Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack Israeli attacks near the Tyre Necropolis in Lebanon have damaged the UNESCO heritage site. Other sites across Tyre, a city with a 5,000-year history, remain at risk as efforts to enforce a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah fall short. Published On 21 Jun 2026
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