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Israeli Soldier Punished for Incident with Statue in Lebanese Village
An Israeli soldier was punished following an incident where he was shown hitting a statue of Jesus Christ in the southern Lebanese village of Debel. The statue has since been replaced. The event, captured in a social media image, occurred recently in the Christian village.
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An image circulating on social media shows an Israeli soldier hitting a statue of Jesus Christ in the southern Lebanese village of Debel. The incident took place in the Christian village, according to reports. A photograph captured a woman in Beirut viewing the social media post on April 20, 2026.
The soldier involved has been punished. The statue has been replaced following the event. The incident has been referred to as the Debel incident.
Debel is located in southern Lebanon. The village is known for its Christian population. The event occurred amid Israel's presence in the region.
Officials stated that the soldier faced consequences for the action. The replacement of the statue addressed the immediate damage. Further details on the punishment were not specified.
