08.05.2026 20:44
Disrespectful act by an Israeli soldier towards a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon has sparked widespread reaction on social media. In the Christian-majority town of Debel, where the incident occurred, a statue of Jesus was also smashed with a sledgehammer last month. The Israeli army stated that if the soldier in the footage is identified, action will be taken.
An Israeli soldier serving in southern Lebanon sparked widespread outrage after a disrespectful act towards a statue of the Virgin Mary. The image, which quickly spread on social media, became a trending topic.
In the image shared on social media, an Israeli soldier was seen pressing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in the predominantly Christian town of Debel in southern Lebanon.
STATUE OF JESUS ALSO SMASHED
The town of Debel had previously made headlines last month when Israeli soldiers smashed a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer. The latest images have reignited allegations of attacks on religious symbols in the region.
STATEMENT FROM THE ISRAELI ARMY
According to a report by The Times of Israel, the Israeli army stated that if the soldier in the image is identified, necessary actions will be taken.
The report also noted that this latest image adds to other incidents where Israeli soldiers are alleged to have destroyed or looted property. It was also stated that some images were shared by the soldiers themselves.