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IDF Says Photo of Israeli Soldier Smashing Statue of Jesus Is Real

IDF Says Photo of Israeli Soldier Smashing Statue of Jesus Is Real

Summary

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that a photo showing an Israeli soldier breaking a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon is real. The IDF said the act goes against their values and they are investigating the incident.

Key Facts

  • The photo shows an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ.
  • The IDF confirmed the photo is genuine and called the incident serious.
  • The soldier involved has not been identified.
  • The photo was taken in southern Lebanon during Israeli military operations.
  • Israeli forces have been carrying out ground and air actions against Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran.
  • A 10-day ceasefire started recently, but Israeli soldiers remain in a security zone inside southern Lebanon.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described this zone as a protection area for northern Israel.
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