"The Israel Defense Forces launched an investigation after an image showed an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus."
"The IDF concluded the soldiers' conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and values, leading to their removal from combat duty and sentencing."
"Six other troops were present at the scene and did not act to stop the incident or report it, prompting further command-level measures."
"The military added that procedures regarding conduct with religious institutions and symbols were reinforced to troops prior to their entry into the relevant areas."
Two Israeli soldiers were sentenced to 30 days in military prison for vandalizing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. One soldier used a sledgehammer to smash the statue while the other filmed the act. The Israel Defense Forces found their actions deviated from military orders and values. Six other soldiers present did not intervene. The IDF is reinforcing conduct procedures regarding religious symbols for troops in the area. A replacement crucifix was posted on social media by the military.
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