UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee inscribes a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon onto the World Heritage List, according to multiple reports. The listings are adopted despite objections raised by Israel. The committee’s decisions add new properties to UNESCO’s World Heritage roster, bringing additional international recognition to heritage sites in both territories. The West Bank listing covers a prominent archaeological location, while the Lebanon decision includes castles in the southern region. Reports characterize the vote as contentious because Israel disputes UNESCO’s role and authority regarding sites in the West Bank. Details of the individual properties and their boundaries are reported separately by outlets, but the overall outcome is consistent: two heritage areas—one in the West Bank and one in Lebanon—are designated as World Heritage sites. The decision reflects UNESCO’s process for evaluating cultural and historical significance, while also highlighting ongoing political disagreements related to participation and recognition of sites in contested areas.