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UNESCO Adds Sebastia and Beaufort Fortress to World Heritage List Amid Israeli-Palestinian Dispute

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First reported by Ynet · 2 days ago

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UNESCO added the archaeological site of Sebastia in the West Bank and five Lebanese fortresses, including Beaufort Fortress, to its World Heritage and endangered lists. Israel opposed the move, calling it politicization and denying the Palestinian claims. Palestinians hailed the decision as a victory for cultural heritage preservation amid ongoing regional conflicts.

01UNESCO added Sebastia and five Lebanese fortresses to World Heritage and endangered lists in June 2023.
02Israel opposed the listings, calling them politicized attempts to erase Jewish and Christian history.
03Sebastia is linked to ancient Samaria and contains remains from multiple historical periods.
04Palestinians submitted the Sebastia nomination in 2012, citing neglect under Israeli control.
05UNESCO cited threats from Israeli occupation and land confiscation plans to the site.
06The Palestinian Authority praised the decision as a national cultural heritage achievement.

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