Outrage after photo shows Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
Summary
A photo showing an Israeli soldier breaking a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon has caused strong reactions. The Israeli military confirmed the photo is real, said it involved a soldier in Lebanon, and opened an investigation into the incident.Key Facts
- The photo shows an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ near Debl village in southern Lebanon.
- Israel recently conducted a ground invasion and air attacks in southern Lebanon during its joint conflict with the United States against Iran.
- The Israeli military confirmed the image's authenticity and said it will take action based on investigation results.
- Palestinian Israeli lawmakers and activists criticized the destruction and connected it to wider issues of religious site attacks.
- There have been multiple reports of attacks on religious sites and symbols by Israeli forces and settlers in Gaza and the West Bank.
- The Religious Freedom Data Center reported over 200 violent incidents against Christians in Jerusalem and other areas between early 2024 and late 2025.
- Critics said international silence on such attacks allows more damage to religious symbols.
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