In brief
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has announced disciplinary action against two soldiers involved in the vandalism of a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon. The soldiers will receive 30 days of military detention and be removed from combat duties. A total of eight soldiers were implicated in the incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Israeli soldier who hit a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in Lebanon and the soldier who photographed the incident will receive 30 days of military detention, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said.In a statement, the IDF also said the two soldiers - who have not been named - would be removed from combat duty.Another six soldiers who were at the scene and failed to intervene will be dealt with separately.The incident in the village of Debel in southern Lebanon prompted widespread condemnation after an image of it was widely shared online. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was stunned and saddened by what happened.
