image sourced from original article at Footage circulating on social media shows a soldier smashing a statue of Jesus in the southern Lebanese village of Debel, a predominantly Christian community. The video prompted widespread attention and criticism after it was shared online.
The Israeli military initially said it would review the authenticity of the footage before later confirming that it was genuine. Officials described the incident as serious and stated that it was inconsistent with the military's values, indicating that the matter would be addressed.
