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IDF Soldier Photographed Placing Cigarette in Virgin Mary Statue Mouth
Photos showing an Israeli soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in the southern Lebanese village of Debel surfaced on May 6, 2026. The military said the incident, which occurred within the last day, is under investigation. The event follows two prior co…
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IDF Spokesperson's Unit photographer / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)world60 days ago
IDF Confirms Soldier Damaged Jesus Statue in Lebanese Christian Village, Launches Investigation and Offers Restoration
An Israeli soldier destroyed a statue of Jesus in the Christian village of Debel, southern Lebanon, on April 19, 2026, according to verified footage. The IDF confirmed the incident, opened an investigation, and pledged to restore the statue. A separate cross in the village was al…
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middleeasteye.networld60 days ago
Israeli Soldier Sentenced to 30 Days for Vandalizing Jesus Statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier was jailed for 30 days after footage showed him using a sledgehammer to damage the head of a Jesus statue in Debel, Lebanon. Another soldier who filmed the incident received the same punishment, while six others were summoned for questioning. The event drew a r…
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