...Emek Shaveh, an Israeli nonprofit that opposes the politicization of archaeology, was among those that had objected to Mr. Eskosido’s posts. On Monday, the group called Israeli authorities’ effort to portray themselves as protecting cultural heritage in Gaza “absurd.”
“International law prohibits harm to cultural property, including archaeological sites, historic buildings, collections, museums, universities, archives, libraries, and more,” the group said.
As of mid-August, UNESCO had verified damage to 110 sites of cultural, historical and religious value to humanity, including seven archaeological sites, since the start of the war in Gaza.
The Israeli authorities’ emphasis on the objects’ importance to the Christian community missed the point, Emek Shaveh added. “The heritage of Gaza represents thousands of years of human culture and creativity and belongs to Gazans and Palestinians, regardless of their religion,” the group wrote.....
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