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Israeli Airstrikes Target Religious Sites, Fuel Cultural Genocide Claims

3/13/2026

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Israeli airstrikes have targeted religious sites, including the UNESCO-listed Golestan mosque in Iran, causing cultural damage.
Experts describe the bombings as acts of cultural genocide, noting the destruction of intricate architectural features, valuable historical artifacts, and the razing of 1,000 mosques in Gaza.
Critics argue this pattern indicates intent to commit genocide and that Israel's military strategy appears to normalize violence against religious heritage.

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Israeli airstrikes have targeted religious sites, including the UNESCO-listed Golestan mosque in Iran, causing cultural damage.
Experts describe the bombings as acts of cultural genocide, noting the destruction of intricate architectural features, valuable historical artifacts, and the razing of 1,000 mosques in Gaza.
Critics argue this pattern indicates intent to commit genocide and that Israel's military strategy appears to normalize violence against religious heritage.