Gaza heritage: major historic sites in ruins

While the Israeli army has just announced the expansion of its military operations in Gaza, Unesco has identified 94 heritage sites damaged since 7 October 2023.

On the occasion of the opening of the exhibition "Treasuries saved from Gaza, 5000 years of history" on 2 April 2025, which highlights Gaza's heritage through an exceptional collection of archaeological objects, France reiterates its great concern about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the damage to the cultural heritage. It reiterates its call on all parties to comply with the obligations arising from the 1954 Convention on the Protection…