The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it replaced a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon damaged by some of its soldiers.
“A short while ago, in full coordination with the local community of Debel in southern Lebanon, the damaged statue was replaced by IDF troops. The Northern Command worked to coordinate the replacement of the statue from the moment it received the report of the incident,” the IDF stated.
“The IDF expresses deep regret over the incident, and is working to ensure that it does not happen again in the future,” it added.
In addition, the soldiers responsible for breaking the statue were sentenced to 30 days of military detention.
A short while ago, in full coordination with the local community of Debel in southern Lebanon, the damaged statue was replaced by IDF troops. The Northern Command worked to coordinate the replacement of the statue from the moment it received the report of the incident.
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