Army sought statement denouncing incident as contrary to Jewish law amid backlash, report says
Army sought statement denouncing incident as contrary to Jewish law amid backlash, report says
Footage of an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus was widely condemned (Screenshot/X)
Published date: 30 April 2026 14:51 BST
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Israel faced widespread condemnation Monday after one of its soldiers was caught on camera vandalizing a statue of Jesus Christ…
The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands "swift"…
Viral image sparks outrage, including among US conservatives increasingly condemning Israeli actions in the region
Israel Defense Forces say the ‘soldiers’ conduct completely deviated from IDF orders and value’
Both the soldier who smashed the sculpture with a sledgehammer and the one who photographed the act will receive military…
IDF says sledgehammer image circulating online is authentic and is being viewed with ‘great severity’
