Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking condemnation
An Israeli soldier was seen damaging a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, sparking widespread condemnation from Israeli leaders and the military. The incident occurred during a 10-day US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Israeli leaders and military have condemned a soldier for damaging a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon. A photo showed the soldier using an axe or sledgehammer on the statue's face. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was 'stunned and saddened' by the incident. The Israeli military confirmed the photo's authenticity and stated that the incident is being investigated. The damage occurred amid a 10-day US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, following an Israeli operation that displaced over 1 million people and killed nearly 2,300. The Israeli military is working to restore the statue.
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