IDF confirms authenticity of a photo of a soldier destroying a statute of Jesus Christ

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childlessbutconcerned · 20/04/2026 06:36

https://x.com/idf/status/2045973415643767091?s=46

Disgraceful.

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Following the completion of an initial examination regarding a photograph published earlier today of an IDF soldier harming a Christian symbol, it was determined that the photograph depicts an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon. The IDF views t...

https://x.com/idf/status/2045973415643767091?s=46

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Bluegreenbird · 20/04/2026 07:57

Disgraceful. Good that they have officially responded in an appropriate manner. And that they recognise the severity of the incident.

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childlessbutconcerned · 20/04/2026 07:43

inamarina · 20/04/2026 07:30

Yes, disgraceful actions by an individual.
Good on the IDF for investigating, communicating their findings and pledging to assist the community in restoring the statue.

Let’s see if it actually happens.

It’s clearly something that is seen as normal amongst IDF troops, or it wouldn’t have been filmed and posted online.

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inamarina · 20/04/2026 07:30

Yes, disgraceful actions by an individual.
Good on the IDF for investigating, communicating their findings and pledging to assist the community in restoring the statue.

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