IDF Soldier Vandalizes Jesus Statue in Lebanon; UN Restores It

UN Peacekeepers Restore Jesus Statue in Lebanese Village After IDF Incident

The Jerusalem Post • 23 Apr 09:38

UNIFIL's Italian battalion assists Debel residents in replacing a destroyed Jesus statue, following an IDF soldier's vandalism.

Israeli Soldiers Jailed for Vandalizing Jesus Statue in Lebanon

The New York Times • 21 Apr 17:51

Two Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to 30 days of military detention and removed from combat duty for damaging a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, prompting widespread condemnation and official apologies.

Jewish Leaders Condemn IDF Soldier's Desecration of Jesus Statue in Lebanon

The Jerusalem Post • 21 Apr 14:40

Over 150 Jewish leaders from various denominations have condemned an Israeli soldier's destruction of a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, calling it a desecration and apologizing to the global Christian community.

Israeli Soldier's Vandalism of Jesus Statue in Lebanon Sparks Outrage

BBC • 20 Apr 14:28

An Israeli soldier's act of vandalizing a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon has drawn widespread condemnation, prompting apologies from Israeli officials and calls for accountability.

IDF Confirms Soldier's Destruction of Jesus Statue in Lebanon, Initiates Investigation

The Times of Israel • 19 Apr 21:59

The Israeli Defense Forces have verified the authenticity of a photo showing a soldier destroying a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon and have launched an investigation into the incident.

IDF Confirms Soldier's Involvement in Jesus Statue Destruction in Southern Lebanon

The Jerusalem Post • 19 Apr 18:49

The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the authenticity of an image showing a soldier damaging a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon and announced an investigation into the incident.