Israel military demolishes historic neighbourhood in southern Lebanese town

Videos surfaced, Wednesday, showing the Israeli military demolishing a historic neighbourhood in the southern Lebanese town of Mhaibib, a site housing a shrine over 2,100 years old, Anadolu Agency reports.

Mhaibib, located in the Marjaayoun district of Nabatiyeh, is approximately 115 kilometres from Beirut. The town is home to the shrine of Prophet Benjamin, the son of Prophet Jacob, which holds significant religious and historical value, attracting numerous tourists.

The town’s mukhtar (village head), Qassem Ahmed Jaber, expressed uncertainty about the extent of the destruction due to the ongoing Israeli attacks and the evacuation of all residents in the area.

The exact impact on the ancient shrine remains unclear, with no official response from Lebanese authorities at this time.