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middle-east1 month ago•7 min saved

Debel Replaces IDF Gifted Jesus Statue With Broken-Replica Amid UNIFIL Aid

In Debel, southern Lebanon, residents with help from an Italian UNIFIL battalion replaced a statue of Jesus that the IDF had provided after an Israeli soldier smashed the previous one, using a replica identical to the damaged statue; the IDF opened an investigation, removed the soldier who destroyed the statue and the one who photographed it from combat and sentenced them to 30 days in prison, summoned six additional soldiers for talks, and expressed regret, stressing its Lebanon operations target Hezbollah rather than Lebanese civilians and pledging to aid the village in the replacement.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#debel #idf #jesus-statue

world1 month ago•3 min saved

IDF disciplines two soldiers after destroying Jesus statue in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers received 30 days of military detention and were removed from combat duty for destroying a Jesus statue in Debl, southern Lebanon; six other soldiers at the scene were summoned for clarification, and the statue was replaced by troops in coordination with the local community amid ongoing border clashes, with Prime Minister Netanyahu condemning the act.

via Euronews.com|

#debl #disciplinary-action #idf

world1 month ago•3 min saved

IDF Punishes Soldiers for Jesus Statue Vandalism in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces detained two unnamed soldiers for 30 days and removed them from combat duty after one struck a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in the Lebanese village of Debel; six other soldiers present will face separate discipline. The IDF replaced the damaged statue and stressed that its Lebanon operations target Hezbollah, not civilians, amid widespread condemnation.

via BBC|

#debel #idf #jesus-statue

world1 month ago•173 min saved

Two Israeli Soldiers Jailed for Damaging and Photographing Jesus Statue in Lebanon

Two Israeli soldiers were removed from combat duties and sentenced to 30 days of military detention after damaging and photographing a crucified Jesus statue in Debel, Lebanon; six witnesses who did nothing to intervene were summoned for clarification discussions, with additional disciplinary steps possible. The incident prompted an IDF investigation, the statue was replaced, and Prime Minister Netanyahu condemned the act. Debel is in southern Lebanon, an area currently occupied by Israeli forces.

via CNN|

#debel #idf #israel

world1 month ago•13 min saved

Jewish Leaders Condemn IDF Soldier's Lebanese Jesus Statue Desecration

More than 150 Jewish leaders from Orthodox, Conservative and Reform denominations condemned an IDF soldier's defacement of a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, calling it a desecration of God’s name and apologizing to Christians worldwide; the incident prompted disciplinary actions within the IDF and drew statements from Prime Minister Netanyahu about maintaining mutual respect among faiths.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#idf #jesus-statue #jewish-christian-relations

world1 month ago•3 min saved

IDF statue incident sparks Poland-Israel diplomatic spat

An IDF soldier was photographed smashing a statue of Jesus in Lebanon, triggering a Poland-Israel diplomatic clash after Poland’s foreign minister accused IDF troops of war crimes; Israel’s foreign minister apologized, the army pledged disciplinary action and restoration of the statue, and Christian leaders condemned the act amid broader EU tensions over Israel-Palestinian issues.

via politico.eu|

#foreign-policy #idf #israel

world-middle-east1 month ago•2 min saved

Lebanon Statue Incident Sparks Global Outcry Over Israeli Soldier Actions

A viral photo shows an Israeli soldier allegedly hammering a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military confirmed the image’s authenticity and said an investigation would be opened. The incident provoked outrage on social media and drew sharp commentary from Israeli lawmakers, highlighting concerns about attacks on religious sites amid broader regional violence and perceived Western silence.

via Al Jazeera|

#israel #jesus-statue #lebanon

world-news1 month ago•5 min saved

IDF Investigates Alleged Hit on Jesus Statue in Lebanon

The Israeli army said it is examining the authenticity of a social-media image that appears to show a soldier in south Lebanon using a hammer to strike a statue of Jesus Christ; if real, the act would not reflect IDF values and will be investigated. The statue is said to be in the Christian village of Debl near the Israeli border, though Debl municipality could not confirm damage, and the report comes amid broader Middle East hostilities and past Israeli strikes in the area.

via NDTV|

#idf #image-authenticity #jesus-statue

automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

"Porsche's Controversial Edit: Removing Jesus Statue from Sports Car Video Sparks Backlash"

Luxury car brand Porsche faced criticism after releasing an advertisement celebrating 60 years of the Porsche 911 that appeared to edit out the Cristo Rei statue of Jesus Christ overlooking Lisbon, Portugal. The missing statue was noticed by a social media user and went viral. Porsche later apologized and released a new version of the video with the statue restored. The Santuário de Cristo Rei was built in 1959 to express gratitude for Portugal's neutrality in World War II. The 2024 Porsche 911 S/T model, featured in the ad, starts at $290,000 and boasts impressive performance capabilities.

via Fox Business|

#advertisement #automotive #controversy