Netanyahu Condemns Actions of IDF Soldier Who Smashed Jesus Statue
By Chris Summers
Published on April 20, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the actions of an Israeli soldier who used a sledgehammer to smash a statue of Jesus on the cross in southern Lebanon. The IDF confirmed the authenticity of the photo and has pledged a full investigation into the incident. The incident occurred after a photo was circulated on social media.
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