Israeli military disciplines two soldiers involved in bashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Published April 21, 2026 11:32am ET | Updated April 21, 2026 11:33am ET



Two Israeli soldiers are in the process of being disciplined for damaging a Christian symbol in Lebanon, the Israeli military announced on Tuesday.

Over the weekend, the incident came to light involving a soldier who bashed a large crucifix residing in a small village with what appeared to be a sledgehammer. The sacrilegious act was photographed, sparking outrage from Christians worldwide.

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