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thehindu.comworld23 days ago
Rockets Hit Church in Southern Lebanon, Military Says
Rockets struck Saint George's Orthodox Church in the village of Marjaayoun on the night between Thursday and Friday. Military footage showed at least one projectile hitting the building and others landing nearby. The military stated that none of its soldiers were operating in the…
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middleeasteye.networld40 days ago
Two Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Military Prison for Misconduct Involving Statue in Southern Lebanon
Two Israeli soldiers received military prison sentences after placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary located in southern Lebanon. The incident prompted disciplinary action by Israeli military authorities. @AJEnglish reported the sentencing.
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Euronewsworld45 days ago
Israeli Soldier Photographed Holding Cigarette Near Virgin Mary Statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Thursday it would investigate an image of a soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue. The photo, taken several weeks ago, was widely shared on social media on Wednesday and published by Al Jazeera on 7 May 2026. It marks the se…
upi.comworld53 days ago
Israeli Military Occupies, Damages Christian Family Home in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces used a Christian family's home in southern Lebanon as a military base and later trashed it, according to reports. In the same village, a soldier destroyed a statue of Jesus Christ, and bulldozers demolished solar panels powering the local water supply. The events h…
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Newsweekpolitics74 days ago
Iranian Jewish Association Condemns US-Israeli Airstrike on Tehran Synagogue During Passover
The Jewish Association of Iran condemned a US-Israeli airstrike that destroyed the Rafi-Nia Synagogue in central Tehran on Tuesday. The incident occurred during Passover, with surrounding residential buildings also damaged. Iranian officials and the Jewish parliamentary represent…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld74 days ago
Essex Church Vandalized for Sixth Time Since July 2024, Pastor Reports £50,000 in Damages
Salvation Chapel International in Laindon, Essex, was vandalized over the Easter weekend, marking the sixth incident since July 2024. The attacks have caused £50,000 in total damages, including a recent theft of tools worth over £1,000. Pastor Daniel Berkoh-Gyamfi suspects involv…