Thursday, February 15th, 2024 | 12 PM EST

Cultural Heritage Under Attack in Gaza

As of January 25, UNESCO has confirmed damage to 22 cultural heritage sites in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli bombardment. This includes the full or partial destruction and damage of five religious sites, ten historically and/or artistically significant buildings, two repositories of movable cultural property, one monument, one museum, and three archaeological sites. Notable sites impacted include the historic Great Al-Omari Mosque, one of Palestine's oldest mosques; the Pasha Palace; and the Saint Porphyrius Church campus, located in the heart of Gaza’s old city.

We invite you to join a virtual conversation with Dr. Akram M. Lilja on Thursday, February 15. This event will address the extent of destruction and damage inflicted on Gaza's historical and heritage sites. It will be an opportunity to learn about the importance of these sites, their significance to Palestinians and to all of humanity, and why their destruction amounts to a war crime.

To register: Webinar Registration - Zoom

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