Israeli army investigates soldier for desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

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Israeli military is investigating a soldier photographed desecrating a Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon. The image sparked outrage online. The military stated the soldier's actions deviate from expected values and will be investigated, with disciplinary measures to follow. The photo reportedly dates back several weeks. This follows a similar incident in late April where two soldiers were punished for destroying a Jesus Christ statue. The army reiterated its respect for religious sites and symbols.


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