Israeli Soldier's Vandalism of Jesus Statue Provokes International Outrage
The Israeli military has condemned a soldier's vandalism of a Jesus statue in Lebanon, while the US ambassador has called for immediate repercussions.
A recent incident involving an Israeli soldier who vandalized a Jesus statue in Lebanon has sparked significant outrage both locally and internationally.
The Israeli military has responded to the incident with a strong condemnation, emphasizing the seriousness of the soldier's actions.
In addition, the US ambassador has urged for swift consequences to be implemented in response to the vandalism, highlighting the diplomatic implications of such actions.
Updates
Update at 15:03 UTC on 2026-04-21
BBC World reported Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
Sources: BBC World