Israeli Soldier SMASHES Jesus Statue in Lebanon, Netanyahu SILENT On Anti-Critian Move Of IDF |WATCH

A viral image showing an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon has triggered global outrage and intense debate. The photo, confirmed as authentic by the Israeli military, captures a soldier striking the religious symbol with a sledgehammer in the village of Debl near the Israel-Lebanon border.

The incident has sparked strong reactions online, with critics calling it an attack on a sacred Christian symbol and questioning the lack of global response to repeated incidents involving religious sites. The Israeli military has launched an investigation, stating that appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.

As tensions remain high across the region, the controversy has reignited concerns about the protection of religious sites and accountability during ongoing conflicts in Gaza, the West Bank, and southern Lebanon.

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00:22A viral image is showing an Israeli soldier

00:24smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.

00:30The photograph, viewed millions of times online, has triggered sharp reactions, raising questions about attacks on religious symbols during conflict.

00:40The image, published on April 19, 2026, shows a soldier using a sledgehammer to strike a statue of Jesus in

00:49the village of Debel near the Israel-Lebanon border.

00:52Notably, the Israeli military has confirmed the image is authentic.

00:59In an official statement, the military said the soldier was operating in southern Lebanon during Israel's ongoing military operations in

01:07the region.

01:07An investigation has now been launched, with authorities stating that appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.

01:14But the reaction online has been immediate and intense.

01:19Critics are calling it a direct attack on a sacred Christian symbol.

01:23Others are questioning what they describe as global silence on repeated incidents involving religious sites.

01:30Palestinian political leaders also weighed in.

01:33One lawmaker remarked whether authorities would claim the soldier felt threatened even by a statue.

01:40Another warned that lack of accountability encourages further acts targeting churches, mosques, and clergy.

01:46This incident comes amid broader allegations of damage to religious sites during ongoing conflicts in Gaza and the West Bank.

01:56Reports indicate dozens of mosques have been attacked or vandalized, while multiple incidents targeting Christian individuals have also been recorded