Politics● LowJul 25 · Jul 25, 2026, 2:29 PM
UNESCO adds West Bank site, Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli opposition
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UNESCO added a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a group of historic castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List, defying Israeli objections and reigniting a long-running dispute over the intersection of cultural heritage and politics in the region.
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