Two Israeli soldiers are in the process of being disciplined for damaging a Christian symbol in Lebanon, the Israeli military announced on Tuesday. Over the weekend, the incident came to light involving a soldier who bashed a large crucifix residing in a small village with what appeared to be a sledgehammer. The sacrilegious act was […]
Israeli military disciplines two soldiers involved in bashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon
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Sun 23:53 - Al Jazeera
Outrage after photo shows Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon - Al Jazeera
Mon 01:08 - 9News
Israeli Defence Forces confirms photo of soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon is real - 9News
Mon 03:52 - Al Jazeera
Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon - Al Jazeera
Mon 05:47 - Le Figaro
Lebanon: Israel confirms that soldier photographed hitting statue of Jesus is Israeli
Mon 08:33 - The Guardian
Israeli army to launch criminal investigation after soldier strikes Jesus statue in Lebanon - The Guardian
Mon 10:40 - Haaretz
Netanyahu, Top Israeli Officials Condemn Smashing of Jesus Statue in Lebanon - Haaretz
Mon 11:35 - NBC News
Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking condemnation - NBC News
Mon 12:53 - Le Figaro
Lebanon: what we know about the image of an Israeli soldier attacking a statue of Christ with a sledgehammer
Mon 13:51 - CBS News
Netanyahu says Israeli soldier pictured hitting Jesus statue in Lebanon will face "harsh disciplinary action" - CBS News
Mon 16:03 - OSV News
Holy Land Catholic leaders condemn Israeli soldier’s desecration of crucifix in Lebanon - OSV News
Mon 19:55 - France 24
Israel confirms its soldier destroyed Jesus statue in Lebanon
Mon 22:14 - Al Jazeera
Outcry grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon - Al Jazeera
Tue 01:33 - Al Jazeera English
Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon
Tue 14:19 - Sky News (UK)
Two IDF soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue
Tue 15:32 - Washington Examiner
Israeli military disciplines two soldiers involved in bashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Tue 16:13 - BBC Headlines
Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon