Israeli Soldiers Arrested for Vandalizing Jesus Statue in Lebanon
Two IDF soldiers are arrested after attack on statue of Jesus with an axe in Lebanon
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Two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were arrested for vandalizing a statue of Jesus Christ in Debel, a Christian village in southern Lebanon. They will face 30 days of military detention and removal from combat duty, as Israeli leaders condemn the act and express regret to the Christian community.
- 01Two IDF soldiers arrested for vandalizing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon.
- 02Soldiers face 30 days of military detention and removal from combat duty.
- 03Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials condemned the act.
- 04IDF is investigating the incident and aims to restore the statue.
- 05Six additional soldiers who did not report the incident will face further scrutiny.
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Two Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers have been arrested for decapitating a statue of Jesus Christ in Debel, a Christian village in southern Lebanon, using a sledgehammer. The soldiers will serve 30 days in military detention and will be removed from combat duty following an inquiry into the incident. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for the act, stating it caused hurt to believers in Lebanon and around the world. The IDF has emphasized that its operations in Lebanon target Hezbollah and not civilians. In addition to the two soldiers arrested, six others present during the incident will face further investigation for failing to report the act. The IDF is working to restore the damaged statue, and various Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, have condemned the act as disgraceful. The incident occurs amid ongoing tensions in the region, following Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel and subsequent military responses. The Israeli military has warned Lebanese civilians against returning to certain villages in southern Lebanon, citing safety concerns.
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The incident has strained relations between Israeli forces and the local Christian community in Lebanon, potentially escalating tensions in the region.
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