The IDF said that an initial examination determined that the photograph is authentic, adding that 'the soldier's conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.' Israeli strikes have reportedly hit many religious sites in Lebanon
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The IDF said that an initial examination determined that the photograph is authentic, adding that 'the soldier's conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.' Israeli strikes have reportedly hit many religious sites in Lebanon
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01:58 AM • April 20 2026 IDT
An Israeli soldier was filmed smashing a statue of Jesus in a Christian village in southern Lebanon, an incident the Israeli military later confirmed, saying it was investigating the matter and viewed it with "great severity."
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