Israeli soldier seen damaging Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Israel’s military has initiated an investigation after a photo surfaced showing a soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon. The military condemned the incident and promised action against the soldier. This event follows a series of similar incidents involving Israeli soldiers desecrating religious sites and destroying property in Lebanon, raising concerns among local officials and residents about the treatment of religious communities and the ongoing violence in the region.

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