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Israeli soldier seen damaging Jesus statue in Lebanon
An image of an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus in Lebanon has prompted a response from various leaders. The Israeli army is investigating the incident. (sources: nbcnews, theguardian, indiatimes, aljazeera, timesofisrael)
Image: aljazeera
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The Israeli army confirmed the authenticity of a photo showing a soldier damaging a Jesus statue in Lebanon. Leaders and military officials have expressed disapproval of the act.
- The image shows an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer on a statue of Jesus.
- The Israeli Defense Forces are investigating the incident.
- Israeli leaders have expressed disapproval of the soldier's actions.
Why it matters
The incident has raised discussions about respect for religious symbols.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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