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Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences. Grouped from 7 articles across 6 sources.

7 reports6 sourcesApr 20, 2026, 2:28 PM
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BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 2:28 PM

Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift" consequences.

Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 3:47 AM

Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon

A photo of an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon has sparked widespread outrage.

NBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 11:26 AM

Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking condemnation

Israel's leaders and military have condemned an Israeli soldier pictured damaging a statue of Jesus Christ

Al JazeeraApr 19, 2026, 11:41 PM

Outrage after photo shows Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon

Social media users condemn Western silence on attacks on religious symbols and sites by Israeli soldiers and settlers.

Sky NewsApr 20, 2026, 9:59 AM

IDF soldier damages Jesus statue with sledgehammer in Lebanon - as Netanyahu responds

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned "in the strongest terms" images of an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus.

The Straits TimesApr 19, 2026, 11:33 PM

Israel says image of soldier striking Jesus statue in Lebanon is authentic

The army said appropriate measures will be taken against those involved.

CBS NewsApr 20, 2026, 1:51 PM

Netanyahu vows punishment for Israeli soldier shown hitting Jesus statue

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a soldier seen in a photo hitting a statue of Jesus Christ with a sledgehammer will face "harsh disciplinary action."

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