NBC NewsApr 21, 2026, 2:04 AM
Outrage after Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon
A photograph showing an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus Christ has sparked public outrage. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports on the Israeli military’s response to the incident.
Al JazeeraApr 20, 2026, 10:12 PM
Outcry grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
Some of Donald Trump's former MAGA allies denounce the desecration of Christian religious symbol by Israeli soldier.
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.
Al JazeeraApr 21, 2026, 1:33 AM
Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
Outrage continues to grow over the Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.
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
BBC NewsApr 20, 2026, 6:57 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.
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.
The GuardianApr 20, 2026, 1:58 PM
Israeli army to launch criminal investigation after soldier strikes Jesus statue in Lebanon
Netanyahu says ‘harsh disciplinary action’ will be taken after IDF confirms sledgehammer photo is authentic The Israeli military is conducting a criminal investigation after a soldier was photographed striking a Catholic statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon. Israel’s military officials said they had determined that an image circulating on social media showing the incident was authentic. The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus that had fallen off a cross. Continue reading...
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.
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."