Debel Welcomes New Crucifix Donated by Italian UNIFIL After Desecration
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Lebanese Christians in Debel celebrated the installation of a new crucifix donated by Italian UNIFIL troops after an Israeli soldier damaged the original statue, an act that drew global condemnation. The ceremony, attended by the papal nuncio, came amid ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon and ceasefire talks, with Italian Prime Minister Meloni praising the UN contingent. Two Israeli soldiers were placed in military detention for 30 days over the desecration.
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