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Israeli Army Investigates Image of Soldier Hitting Jesus Statue; Authenticity Doubted
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Israeli Army Investigates Image of Soldier Hitting Jesus Statue; Authenticity Doubted

From El Universal · (7h ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Israeli military is investigating a social media image appearing to show a soldier damaging a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon.
  • The IDF stated that such actions would not align with their values if the photo is authentic and recent.
  • The image reportedly depicts a soldier striking the head of a fallen statue in the Christian village of Debel.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have launched an investigation into a photograph circulating on social media that allegedly shows an Israeli soldier desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. Spokesperson Nadav Shoshani confirmed the inquiry, emphasizing that if the image proves to be genuine and recent, the depicted actions are incompatible with the IDF's core values and expected conduct. The military has pledged a thorough investigation and will take appropriate measures based on its findings. The photograph appears to capture a soldier using a mallet to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus that had fallen from its cross. Arab media outlets have identified the location as the Christian village of Debel, situated near the Israeli border. Local authorities in Debel have confirmed the statue's presence in the village but could not immediately verify if it had been damaged. This incident occurs amidst heightened tensions in the region, following Hezbollah's rocket launches into Israel and subsequent Israeli retaliatory strikes.

currently examines the reliability of the photograph.

— Nadav ShoshaniThe IDF spokesperson confirmed the military's investigation into the authenticity of the image.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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