SHOCKING! IDF Soldier DISRESPECTS Virgin Mary; Puts CIGARETTE Into Mouth of Statue

A controversial image circulating online has sparked widespread outrage after allegedly showing an Israeli soldier placing a cigarette into the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon. The incident reportedly took place in the Christian-majority village of Debel near the Israel-Lebanon border amid ongoing Israel-Hezbollah tensions. The IDF has confirmed the incident and stated that the soldier’s behavior is under investigation, calling it a serious violation of military values. The case has further intensified debate following a previous incident involving damage to a religious statue in the same area, raising concerns over conduct during military operations and respect for religious sites.

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00:38The photo, which surfaced around May 6, 2026, appears to show an IDF soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth

00:47of a Virgin Mary statue inside the Christian majority village of Debel, near the Israel-Lebanon border.

00:54The soldier is also seen holding a cigarette, raising serious concerns over conduct during military operations in the area.

01:03Reports suggest the image was taken weeks earlier but went viral only recently, triggering widespread criticism on social media and

01:12beyond.

01:13Debel, a small Christian village in southern Lebanon, has remained partially inhabited despite ongoing cross-border fighting.

01:22Israeli forces have been operating in the region as part of ongoing clashes with Hezbollah.

01:27The IDF has confirmed the incident and stated it views the behavior with great severity, saying it completely deviates from

01:36the values expected of its soldiers.

01:39The IDF added that the soldier involved has been identified and will face disciplinary action.

01:46This comes just weeks after another incident in the same village where an IDF soldier was reportedly filmed smashing a

01:54religious statue with a sledgehammer.

01:57That case also led to disciplinary measures, including removal from combat duty and jail time.

02:03The incidents have intensified tensions in an already volatile region, where Israel-Hezbollah clashes continue despite earlier ceasefire efforts.

02:13Damage to civilian infrastructure in the area has also been reported during the ongoing conflict.

02:22Authorities say investigations are continuing as the military faces growing scrutiny over conduct and respect for religious sites during operations.