‘Weaponization of cultural heritage’: Israel accuses PA of exploiting UNESCO in bid for Sebastia
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-07-24 00:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, South Korea, World News, Asia Pacific
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The Palestinian Authority has increased lobbying to have the historic archaeological site of Sebastia recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ahead of a debate in South Korea later this month, a move that the Foreign Ministry claimed on Wednesday is politically motivated and posed a threat to the ancient ruins.
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