Disrespectful towards Christians?: Report: Israeli soldier holds cigarette to mouth of virgin statue
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Religious Vandalism: Soldier Smokers with Mary StatueA soldier holding a cigarette to a Mary statue in Debel sparked an official probe weeks after a similar incident.
- An Israeli soldier was photographed holding a cigarette to a statue of the Virgin Mary in the Lebanese village of Debel.
- This incident likely occurred weeks ago and followed the earlier destruction of a Jesus statue in the same village.
- The Israeli military apologized and replaced the damaged statue in coordination with local residents.
- A military court sentenced two soldiers to 30 days in prison, one for the vandalism and one for documenting it.
in close coordination with the local population— The Israel Defense Forces said they replaced the statue in close coordination with the local population.
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Key FactsOutrage Follows Vandalism of Jesus Statue in Lebanon
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- The US Ambassador to Israel called for immediate and public repercussions after an Israeli soldier vandalized a Jesus statue.
- Support for Israel in the US has declined to 40%, according to a recent Pew Research Center poll.
- A 2025 report highlights an increase in overt hostility toward Christianity in the region linked to rising polarization.
- Since March, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has caused over 2,290 deaths in Lebanon.
swift, severe, & public consequences are needed— Mike Huckabee, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel and a Baptist minister, said on X that these should follow in response to the vandalism of the Jesus statue in Lebanon.
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