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Israeli soldier caught desecrating statue of Virgin Mary in Lebanon

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English May 7, 2026 at 3:15 AM

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Outrage is growing over a photo of an Israeli soldier pushing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. Israeli army officials say the ‘matter is under examination.’

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