The West Bank archaeological site of Sebastia has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to the organization.
Sebastia is a hilltop town about 10 km (6 miles) northwest of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as reported by sources.
Some reports indicate UNESCO placed Sebastia on its list of World Heritage in Danger, while others describe it as a World Heritage site without specifying that status.
Separately, UNESCO placed a Lebanese castle recently taken by Israeli forces on the World Heritage in Danger list, according to reports.
This is a weaponization of cultural heritage.
Israel objected to the West Bank site's inclusion on the World Heritage List, with officials criticizing the nominations as politicized.