LBCI

UN envoy says war puts Lebanon heritage sites 'in deep peril'

01-11-2024 | 10:03

Share

Share

UN envoy says war puts Lebanon heritage sites 'in deep peril'

The U.N.'s special coordinator for Lebanon on Friday said the country's cultural heritage was being endangered by Israeli strikes on the ancient Lebanese cities of Tyre and Baalbek, home to UNESCO-designated Roman ruins.

"Ancient Phoenician cities steeped in history are in deep peril of being left in ruins," Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert said in a social media post, adding that "Lebanon's cultural heritage must not become yet another casualty in this devastating conflict."

AFP

Lebanon News

Lebanon

United Nations

Heritage

Tyre

Baalbek

UNESCO

Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert

Next

Source close to Hezbollah says Israel strike targeted Palestinian affairs official

Recommended For You

Israeli profiles surface on Lebanese dating apps — real risk or random match?

News Bulletin Reports

14:58

Israeli profiles surface on Lebanese dating apps — real risk or random match?

New normalization push could reshape the Middle East—with Syria and Lebanon on the radar

News Bulletin Reports

13:12

New normalization push could reshape the Middle East—with Syria and Lebanon on the radar

Two million vehicles uninspected — what’s blocking Lebanon’s inspection system?

News Bulletin Reports

13:10

Two million vehicles uninspected — what’s blocking Lebanon’s inspection system?

Six years on, Lebanon’s banking crisis deepens without legislative solution

News Bulletin Reports

13:03

Six years on, Lebanon’s banking crisis deepens without legislative solution

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Legal cannabis in Lebanon: A long-stalled plan finally takes root

News Bulletin Reports

2025-06-28

Legal cannabis in Lebanon: A long-stalled plan finally takes root

Lebanon prepares response to US proposals: Hezbollah insists on US guarantees before disarmament

News Bulletin Reports

2025-06-29

Lebanon prepares response to US proposals: Hezbollah insists on US guarantees before disarmament

Lebanon's fuel prices see a significant increase

Lebanon Economy

2025-06-27

Lebanon's fuel prices see a significant increase

Israeli drone drops stun grenade near farmer in Yarine as reconnaissance flights continue over southern border towns: NNA

05:20

Israeli drone drops stun grenade near farmer in Yarine as reconnaissance flights continue over southern border towns: NNA

Videos

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

2025-07-01

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

2025-06-10

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

2025-06-04

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

2025-05-19

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

2025-05-15

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

2025-05-11

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers

2025-05-11

Security incidents temporarily disrupt voting in several Akkar and Minieh-Danniyeh centers

EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview

News Bulletin Reports

2025-05-09

EU ambassador says 'we are not just donors, but genuine partners to Lebanon': Insights from exclusive LBCI interview

US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads

2025-04-23

US envoy Morgan Ortagus hails Lebanese diaspora, says country stands at a crossroads

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Casino du Liban director Roland Khoury detained in BetArabia investigation: Sources to LBCI

1

Casino du Liban director Roland Khoury detained in BetArabia investigation: Sources to LBCI

New normalization push could reshape the Middle East—with Syria and Lebanon on the radar

2

New normalization push could reshape the Middle East—with Syria and Lebanon on the radar

Lebanon’s banking association welcomes central bank decision enforcing equal treatment of depositors

3

Lebanon’s banking association welcomes central bank decision enforcing equal treatment of depositors

Avichay Adraee: Special operation in southern Syria targets Iran-linked cell, weapons seized

4

Avichay Adraee: Special operation in southern Syria targets Iran-linked cell, weapons seized

Israeli profiles surface on Lebanese dating apps — real risk or random match?

5

Israeli profiles surface on Lebanese dating apps — real risk or random match?

Six years on, Lebanon’s banking crisis deepens without legislative solution

6

Six years on, Lebanon’s banking crisis deepens without legislative solution

MEA adjusts flight schedule for July 5–6-7 due to operational reasons

7

MEA adjusts flight schedule for July 5–6-7 due to operational reasons

Two million vehicles uninspected — what’s blocking Lebanon’s inspection system?

8

Two million vehicles uninspected — what’s blocking Lebanon’s inspection system?

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More