Israel says it is investigating after a soldier was photographed damaging a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon
The Facts
- The Israeli military said it was investigating an incident involving a soldier photographed damaging a Christian religious symbol in southern Lebanon.
- Israeli authorities confirmed the image was authentic and showed an Israeli soldier operating in southern Lebanon.
- The image showed a soldier striking a statue of Jesus that had fallen from a cross.
- The incident was reported in Debel, a Christian village in southern Lebanon near the Israeli border.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the soldier's actions and said severe disciplinary measures would be taken.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Saar apologized over the incident and called the act shameful.
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What exactly did Israel confirm?
Israeli authorities said they verified the image was authentic and that it showed an Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon damaging a Christian religious symbol. They also said the case was under investigation. NYT,EL MUNDO,kp.ru
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