Israel jails soldiers for desecrating Jesus statue in Lebanon, fueling debate on Christian protection
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An Israeli soldier who struck a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon with a sledgehammer was jailed for 30 days, with the filmer also jailed and six others summoned. The rare decisive action contrasts with Israel’s usual military investigations and has intensified scrutiny of how Israel protects Christian symbols and Christians in occupied territories, even as some Christian Zionist support remains influential in the U.S. A 2025 report cites 155 incidents targeting Christians in Israel, underscoring rising religious tensions that complicate Israel’s Judeo-Christian narrative.
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