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A viral video showing an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon has drawn sharp international attention and condemnation. Multiple outlets reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or the Israeli military pledged to address the incident and investigate the soldier’s actions. The event reportedly took place in a Christian village near the border and prompted statements from the IDF about disciplinary measures if warranted.[1][2][3]
The Israeli military confirmed the image’s authenticity and said the act was not in line with the values expected of its troops, adding that an investigation was underway and that authorities would take appropriate measures. Local Lebanese reporting referenced the same incident and noted ongoing security operations in the area.[2][4]
Coverage from French and other European outlets summarized the incident similarly: the statue’s destruction or damage occurred in Debel/Debl (Debel is often transliterated differently across outlets), with officials indicating the statue’s location and the broader context of tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border. Some articles emphasized that authorities aimed to restore the statue and maintain civil and religious sensitivities.[3][5][9]
International reactions varied, with some outlets noting condemnation from Christian communities and leaders, and others reporting that governments or official spokespeople were navigating diplomatic sensitivities while condemning the act. Several videos and clips circulated across social media platforms, amplifying the incident’s reach.[7][8][2]
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Plus tôt dimanche, le porte-parole militaire israélien Nadav Shoshani avait annoncé que l’armée examinait l’authenticité du cliché. L’image montre un soldat israélien utilisant une masse pour frapper la tête d’une statue de Jésus crucifié tombée de sa croix dans le sud du Liban.
www.lefigaro.frLe Premier ministre israélien Benjamin Netanyahu a promis lundi des “mesures sévères” contre un soldat filmé en train de frapper à l’aide d’une masse une statue de Jésus dans le sud du Liban. La séquence, dont l’authenticité a été confirmée par l’armée, a été largement relayée sur les réseaux...
www.dakaractu.comDes images circulant sur les réseaux sociaux montrent un soldat israélien frappant une statue de Jésus dans un village occupé du sud Liban.
www.leprogres.frIsraël confirme que le soldat frappant une statue de Jésus au sud du Liban est bien l’un des siens, relançant la question des sanctions.
libnanews.com[VIDÉO] Un cliché montrant un soldat israélien endommageant la tête d'une statue de Jésus a été diffusé ces dernières heures. "Des mesures appropriées" seront prises à l'encontre du soldat en mission au Sud-Liban. L'armée israélienne a condamné son geste et assuré "aider la communauté à remettre la statue à sa place". - Un soldat israélien photographié assénant un coup de massue à une statue de Jésus au Sud-Liban (International).
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