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Posted on 04/22/2026 5:46:21 AM PDT by Tom Tetroxide
An Israel Defense Forces soldier who smashed a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon, along with another soldier who photographed the act, have been dismissed from combat duty and sentenced to jail, the military announced on Tuesday.
An investigation by the military into the incident in the Christian village of Debel found that in addition to the soldier who damaged the statue and the soldier who photographed him, six other troops were “present at the scene and did not act to stop the incident or report it.”
“The inquiry determined that the soldiers’ conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and values,” the military said.
The military also said that troops had replaced the damaged statue with a new one.
The findings of the investigation were presented on Monday night to the commander of the 162nd Division, Brig. Gen. Sagiv Dahan, who is responsible for the sector in southern Lebanon where the incident took place. The IDF said Dahan accepted the findings and the commanders’ recommendations.
Accordingly, he decided to dismiss the soldier who damaged the statute and the soldier who photographed the act from combat duty, and sent them to 30 days in military prison.
“The remaining troops who stood by have been summoned for clarification discussions that will be held later on, after which further command-level measures will be determined,” the military said.
The IDF said that “procedures regarding conduct with religious institutions and symbols were reinforced to the troops prior to their entry into the relevant areas, and will be reinforced again for all troops in the area following the incident.”
The investigation was also presented to IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo. Zamir, who “condemned the incident and stated that it constitutes unacceptable conduct and a moral failure, far exceeding any acceptable standard and contradicting IDF values and the expected conduct of its troops,” the military said.
The IDF said it “expresses deep regret over the incident and emphasizes that its operations in Lebanon are directed solely against the Hezbollah terrorist organization and other terrorist groups, and not against Lebanese civilians.”
In a separate statement, the military said that troops went to Debel to replace the damaged statue with a new one. The IDF said the move was carried out “in full coordination with the local community.”
“The Northern Command worked to coordinate the replacement of the statue from the moment it received the report of the incident,” the military said, adding that it “expresses deep regret over the incident, and is working to ensure that it does not happen again in the future.”
The photo circulated days into a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese terror group backed by Iran, joining other instances in which footage has been published of Israeli soldiers — oftentimes by the troops themselves — destroying or looting property.
Hezbollah began attacking Israel on March 2, shortly after the beginning of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Israel responded with heavy airstrikes and by expanding its troops’ presence deeper into Lebanon.
The conflict entered a 10-day ceasefire on Friday. IDF troops are still operating throughout southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah explosives have killed and wounded Israeli forces in multiple incidents since then.
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This is the biggest reason why Jews will never convert to Christianity - it’s an idol worshiping religion.
Abraham smashed idols and so did the Jews who first entered the Promised Land.
But don’t worry! God has a plan for you that all of you and/or your descendants will fully embrace ethical monotheism of an invisible God because the Jewish prophets say so.
Zechariah 8:23
So said the Lord of Hosts: In those days, when ten men of all the languages of the nations shall take hold of the skirt of a Jewish man, saying, “Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”
(flame-proof suit on)
Flame away!
Christians do not worship statues so your allegation is false. Remember that God commanded that two statues be placed over the Arc of the Covenant. Not every statue is an idol.
“This is the biggest reason why Jews will never convert to Christianity - it’s an idol worshiping religion.”
No, the reason would be that unsaved Jews are of their father, the devil(spiritually speaking) and until they answer the knock at the door of their heart to Jesus, they are doomed to Hell unfortunately.
Crucified Christ defilers in jail?
Hah.
Was this before or after Israel awarded them Good Conduct medals?
Repent.
That is an accusation often leveled at Catholics, but I don't think Protestants do much with statuary, at least not any Protestant denominations of which I am familiar.
I also don't think the accusation is fair when leveled at Catholics.
Israel generously rewards Jews who carry out the tasks that benefit Israel.
Jonathan Pollard..... a US citizen gainfully employed as a US govt Navy analyst.......
betrayed the US by stealing our classified secrets for Israel.
Pollard was lauded and treated as a hero in Israel and
now lives comfortably in Israel sucking up US tax dollars.
That’s not the way God sees it nor do the Jews.
ICONs, not IDOLs.
HUGE difference.
i would admit that had the soldiers shot dead a brown person, perhaps even a teen, he would not be in jail right now.
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the authenticity of a photo showing an Israeli soldier
smashing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon while being filmed by another Israeli.
The incident occurred in the Maronite Christian village of Debl and
has sparked significant global controversy and condemnation.
Israeli attacks on or near Christian communities are rampant and involve:
<><>IDF military strikes in Christians in Lebanon/Gaza
<><>Christian-hating Jewish settler violence in the West Bank.
Reports indicate over 111 documented anti-Christian acts in 2024, with more than 2,000 deaths in Lebanon reported in 2025–2026 amidst regional conflict. Key sites in Gaza, including the Greek Orthodox St. Porphyrius Church, have been hit, along with widespread incidents in towns housing Palestinian Christians. —— OSV News
Key Regional Incidents and Data:
Lebanon (2025–2026): Lebanese Christian villages have suffered from intense Israeli bombardment, resulting in significant casualties and displacement. The Maronite church and surrounding communities in southern Lebanon have been damaged in Israeli crossfire.
Gaza Strip (2023–2025): Multiple churches were hit during Israeli military operations, including St. Porphyrius Church (October 2023) and Catholic Holy Family Church, where parishioners and staff were killed. The church was used as a shelter for Gaza Christians escaping Israeli violence.
West Bank (2024–2026): Christian villages such as Taybeh have experienced repeated arson and vandalism by land-hungry Jewish settlers, often coinciding and colluding with IDF military actions.
The Rossing Center reported 111 instances of Israeli
harassment or attacks against Christians in 2024.
Reports indicate an increase in Israeli violence against Christians in 2024–2025, perpetrated by both IDF military actions in the Gaza war and increased Christian-hating Jewish settler activity.
Hosea 11:9
I will not execute the kindling of My anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim, for I am God and not a man. In your midst is the Holy One, and I will not enter a city.
Numbers 23:19
God is not a man that He should lie, nor is He a mortal that He should relent. Would He say and not do, speak and not fulfill?
1st Samuel 15:29
And also, the Strength of Israel will neither lie nor repent, for He is not a man to repent.
Job 9:32
For He is not man like me, that I should answer Him, ‘Let us come together in debate.’
God is not a man nor will He ever be nor any other physical thing.
This Pagan is getting his popcorn. :)
Oh Boy Is This Great!
https://youtu.be/tcmQgX9VLv4?si=a8XN4x2fYl-Mif6J
And when was the last time you worshipped/prayed at a wall?
I did not know that you spoke for God. By his Resurrection Jesus showed that He was indeed the promised Messiah and the Son of God as he proclaimed. For the will of God I will listen to the authority that He set up through Jesus Christ, i.e., the Church.
As for the continuing authority of the Jews, please explain how the Temple was destroyed and the sacrifices ended 2000 years ago.
Every attention whore on FR says that. You're just looking for "clicks", so to speak? Regardless. Whatever your "religion" is, is false. Go back to .. wherever, troll.
In other news, thousands of Nigerian Christians were murdered by muslim jihadis, to no notice by the “Pope” or the FReeper Allahu Akhbar Chorus who will show up here to condemn all Jews everywhere because one Jew somewhere misbehaved and was properly punished.
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