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IDF Says Photo of Israeli Soldier Smashing Jesus Statue Is Real
The military said the soldier’s conduct was inconsistent with its values and opened an investigation after the image drew condemnation online.
- The Israeli army confirmed that an image showing a soldier striking a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon is authentic.
- The widely shared photo appears to show a soldier using a sledgehammer to hit the head of a fallen crucifix statue.
- Local officials in Debl village said the statue is located there but could not confirm whether it was actually damaged.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Hyun Young-bok = A photo showing an Israeli soldier operating in southern Lebanon striking the head of a statue of Jesus with a hammer has been released, sparking controversy.
Taken in southern Lebanon, a photo shows this Israeli soldier using a mass to hit the head of a statue of Jesus crucified fallen from his cross.
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bienpublic.comImages circulating on social media show an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus in an occupied village in southern Lebanon. Israel has said it is investigating the incident.
There is a great deal of indignation about the behaviour of an Israeli soldier during his deployment in southern Lebanon. On Sunday, a photo showed that the army members damaged a wooden Jesus figure with a hammer (see picture below). Take the incident very seriously, the army posted on the short news platform X. The behaviour of the soldier was not in any way compatible with the values expected of soldiers. The army said that after an initial i…
A photo shows how an Israeli soldier strikes a Christian symbol. Take the incident seriously and repair the damage, according to the military. At present, a ceasefire between Israel and the Hizbullah is being held in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli army examined on Sunday the authenticity of an image circulating on social media and pretending to show an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus Christ with a mass in southern Lebanon.
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