In brief
In a shocking incident, Israeli soldiers vandalized a statue of Jesus in the village of Debel, Lebanon, leading to a swift response from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The soldiers involved have been sentenced to 30 days of military detention and removed from combat duties. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his dismay over the act, alongside widespread public outrage. Six more soldiers present at the scene will face separate disciplinary actions.
The Israeli soldier who hit a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in Lebanon and the soldier who photographed the incident will receive 30 days of military detention, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said. In a statement, the IDF also said the two soldiers - who have not been named - would be 'removed from combat duty'. Another six soldiers who were at the scene and failed to intervene will be dealt with separately. The incident in the village of Debel in southern Lebanon prompted widespread condemnation after an image of it was widely shared online. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was 'stunned and saddened' by what happened.
