Israeli military says it has replaced crucifix desecrated by soldier in Lebanon
CBC
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https://i.cbc.ca/ais/956b21c4-22e6-4d09-8c23-5fe57db80052,1776797140618/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C451%2C1066%2C599%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="FILE PHOTO: An Israeli soldier damages the head of a statue of Jesus, in Debel, Lebanon, in this still image obtained from social media released on April 19, 2026.
VERIFICATION: - Location is verified as Debel, Lebanon as file imagery of the statue tags Debel as the location - Terrain in background also appears to match hills on topography imagery from Debel - Date shot not confirmed but first posts found online April 19 - Israel Defense Forces posted on X saying it was investigating the incident and would work to restore the statue to its place" width="620" />
Israel's military says it has replaced a crucifix in southern Lebanon after a soldier smashed it down over the weekend.
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