Israeli Military Investigates Soldier for Desecrating Statue in Lebanon
The Israeli army announced it has launched an investigation after a video surfaced showing an active-duty Israeli soldier desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary while deployed in southern Lebanon, highlighting ongoing ground force engagements and religious tensions in the area.
Date: May 7, 2026
Location: Middle East, Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: AFP