Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon Israel’s m...

The Israel Defense Forces have detained two soldiers for 30 days after an investigation found one soldier damaged a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon and another photographed the act. Six other soldiers present at the scene did not intervene and are also implicated in the incident. The soldiers have been removed from combat duty as a result of the disciplinary action. The incident has drawn international attention and criticism for the desecration of religious property.