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.