Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:14pm on 21 Apr 2026,Tuesday International
The Israel Defense Forces said two soldiers will face 30 days’ detention and removal from combat duty after vandalising a statue of Jesus in Debel, southern Lebanon. The soldier who struck the statue and another who filmed the act were punished following an inquiry that found their conduct violated military values. Six additional soldiers present will face separate action. The incident, widely shared online, drew condemnation, with Benjamin Netanyahu expressing shock. The IDF apologised and replaced the damaged statue in coordination with locals, stressing operations target Hezbollah, not civilians, amid ongoing ceasefire tensions.
