Cultural Destruction as a Weapon in Lebanon War

The article examines how cultural heritage sites in Lebanon are being systematically destroyed amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, framing this destruction as a deliberate weapon of war. It argues that Israel's military strategy, rooted in historical reliance on force, lacks a long-term political approach for Gaza and Lebanon. The piece criticizes the Israeli government for failing to develop sustainable political solutions, instead perpetuating a cycle of violence that targets cultural institutions. The destruction of cultural sites is presented not as collateral damage but as a strategic tool to erase identity and history. The article calls into question whether Jerusalem has learned from past conflicts, highlighting the urgent need for a political strategy to address the root causes of the war.