Israeli soldier confirmed to have smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking outrage
An Israeli soldier was confirmed to have destroyed a statue of Jesus Christ in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon.The incident was captured in a viral photo showing the soldier smashing the statue with a sledgehammer.The Israeli military verified the authenticity of the photo and announced that an investigation has been launched by its Northern Command.The statue was located on a crucifix outside a family home near the Israeli border.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed that he was "shocked and saddened" by the soldier's actions.Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar described the incident as "grave and disgraceful." The soldier's conduct... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 00:02 LONDON
