Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon village
Summary
Two Israeli soldiers were taken off combat duty and given 30 days in jail after one smashed a statue of Jesus in a Christian village in southern Lebanon while the other recorded it. The Israel Defense Forces said the soldiers broke military rules and replaced the statue in agreement with the local community.Key Facts
- An Israeli soldier used a sledgehammer to break the head of a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon near the Israeli border.
- Another soldier recorded the incident on video.
- Both soldiers were removed from combat duty and sentenced to 30 days in military prison.
- The Israel Defense Forces said the soldiers’ actions went against military orders and values.
- Six other soldiers were present but did not stop or report the act; they face further investigation.
- The Israeli military replaced the statue in coordination with the local village.
- The incident caused anger among Christian groups worldwide and in Lebanon.
- Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Saar, condemned the act and apologized.
- The US ambassador to Israel called for quick and serious punishment.
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