ALERT: An Israeli soldier makes a statue of the Virgin Mary smoke, new scandal
According to recent reports, the following story has emerged from the international scene.
The photo shows an Israeli army soldier in fatigues. Cigarette on his lips, we see him placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin, in the south of Lebanon. The image, since it was posted online on Wednesday, has been widely relayed and condemned. The Israeli army has announced the opening of “an investigation”. “Following an initial examination, it appears that the photo in question was taken several weeks ago,” indicates a military spokesperson. “Disciplinary action will be taken against the soldier based on his findings.” According to the spokesperson, the army “views this incident with the utmost seriousness and emphasizes that the soldier’s behavior completely deviates from the values it expects” from its troops. The Israeli army reaffirmed that it respects “freedom of religion and worship, as well as the holy sites and religious symbols of all religions and communities.” She explains that she has “no intention of harming […] to buildings or religious symbols”. By clicking on “I accept”, you accept the deposit of cookies by external services and will thus have access to the content of our partners. More information on the page Cookie management policy I accept This photo echoes the publication on social networks of a photo showing a soldier hitting with a sledgehammer the head of a statue of crucified Jesus, fallen from his cross, which had also given rise to numerous condemnations. On April 21, the Israeli army announced a one-month prison sentence against one of its soldiers who vandalized a statue of Jesus in Debel, a Maronite village near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon, and another who took a photo of it.
Analysis and Perspective:
This report highlights significant developments in the international landscape that could reshape diplomatic relations in the coming weeks.
This is part of a broader trend that has been reshaping the geopolitical landscape in recent months.
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