Episode
Israel confirms one of its soldiers destroyed Jesus statue in Lebanon
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- Truth or Fake
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- Apr 20, 2026
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- 254
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Summary
The Israeli military has confirmed a viral photo of one of its soldiers smashing a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon is "authentic," and said it has launched an investigation into the incident. It occurred in the Christian village of Debel, close to the Israeli border, one of the few villages where residents stayed put during Israel's campaign in southern Lebanon. Locals say the statue was on a crucifix outside a family home.