Tyre – Naqd English

Hezbollah fears southern residents reopens AL-qard Al-Hassan without signs

Naqd English — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:12:00 +0000

Al Qard Al Hasan is gradually searching for new premises and reopening branches damaged or destroyed during the war. But after Israel directly targeted its offices, residents increasingly fear that hosting the institution in civilian buildings could put them at risk.

In Tyre, residents, doctors and business owners signed a petition opposing a new branch in their building, fearing it could become an Israeli target. The institution eventually abandoned the location.

Local reports also suggest attempts to reopen branches across southern Lebanon without displaying Al-Qard Al-Hasan’s name or logo.

The challenge is no longer simply rebuilding. The institution must now find communities willing to host it—while unmarked branches raise concerns for civilians who may live or work in the same buildings without knowing it is there

Israel turned Tyre’s heritage into a casualty of war

Naqd English — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:34:28 +0000

The latest war on Lebanon did not only destroy buildings and threaten lives; it also endangered part of our history, stretching back thousands of years, placing it directly in the path of destruction. As a result, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee added the city of Tyre to the List of World Heritage in Danger due to the damage it sustained during the war and the continuing threats facing it.

Tyre is one of the world’s most prominent historic cities. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984 because of its Phoenician, Roman, and Byzantine landmarks of exceptional cultural value. Today, however, it has been placed on a list that countries have long made significant efforts to keep their heritage sites off—perhaps one of the classifications no country wishes to see associated with its landmarks.

Tyre’s inclusion on the List of World Heritage in Danger does not mean that it has been removed from the World Heritage List. Rather, the designation aims to mobilize international support, develop urgent plans to protect the site, and secure the technical and financial assistance needed to preserve it, with the goal of addressing the threats and eventually removing it from the danger list.

Tyre’s Heritage Sites Under Fire

Naqd English — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:20:22 +0000

Israeli artillery shelling struck #ShamCitadel in Tyre, which is adjacent to the shrine and burial site of Prophet Shimon al-Safa. The site is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, granting it international protection.