In a petition to UNESCO, 300 cultural professionals have called for urgent protection of Lebanon’s heritage, particularly in Baalbeck, as Israeli strikes threaten ancient sites. The petition, signed by archaeologists and academics, demands that Director Audrey Azoulay implement measures to safeguard these cultural treasures from ongoing military actions. The letter highlights the severe risk to sites like Baalbeck and Tyre, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, urging influential nations to intervene diplomatically and militarily to prevent destruction.