A historic Byzantine-era church in the northern Israeli city of Nahariya sustained damage after Hezbollah launched a rocket attack on the region. The 1,500-year-old structure, a rare surviving example of early Christian architecture in the area, was hit during the bombardment.
"This attack not only threatens lives but also targets our shared cultural heritage," said a local preservation official. "These ancient sites are irreplaceable links to our past."
The church, which has stood since the 6th century, represents one of the oldest continuously used Christian sites in the region. Its damage highlights how escalating cross-border tensions are endangering historical landmarks alongside civilian infrastructure.
Archaeologists and conservation experts are assessing the extent of the damage to determine what restoration efforts will be required to preserve what remains of the ancient structure.