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Israel Probes Soldier Hitting Jesus Statue

Israel Probes Soldier Hitting Jesus Statue

The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many condemning the desecration of a religious symbol.

Israeli officials have promised a thorough probe into the conduct of the troops involved in the 'disgraceful' act.

The controversy comes at a particularly sensitive time as the ceasefire in Lebanon remains fragile.

Religious leaders have called for accountability and a commitment to protecting all sacred sites and symbols in conflict zones.

Israel Defense Forces MathKnight, CC BY-SA 4.0
Israel Defense Forces
Combined military forces of Israel
Southern Lebanon
Geographic region of Lebanon
Jesus Christ
Central figure of Christianity (6 or 4 BC – AD 30 or 33) (5-33)