"Lebanese authorities contacted Unesco officials to express their 'deepest concerns' over reports indicating the 'destruction and complete demolition of the Citadel of Chama' by military bulldozing operations.'"
"The Chama' Citadel, constructed as part of early Crusader military posts, was granted the highest level of protection in 2024 by Unesco after it was damaged by Israeli attacks."
"The enhanced protection designation prohibits sites from being targeted or used for military purposes, with violations potentially constituting serious breaches of the 1954 Hague Convention."
"The Israeli army's presence in the area has made on-site assessment of the latest potential damage impossible, leaving authorities to ask for urgent intervention."
Lebanon's ministry of culture has filed a complaint with Unesco regarding the possible destruction of the Chama' Citadel by Israeli military operations. The citadel, a 12th-century site, was granted enhanced protection by Unesco in 2024 due to previous damage from Israeli attacks. The ministry expressed concerns over reports of complete demolition and requested immediate intervention to safeguard the archaeological site. The ongoing conflict has hindered on-site assessments of the damage caused by military actions in the area.
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