The Israeli military announced an investigation into a soldier who was photographed placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue in southern Lebanon, emphasizing respect for religious freedom and a commitment to appropriate conduct among its personnel, following similar criticism regarding the destruction of Christian statues in recent weeks. #FreedomOfReligion #MilitaryConduct #RespectForSymbols #IL #LB
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IDF investigating after soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue
The Israeli military said on Thursday it "respects freedom of religion and worship, as well as holy sites and religious symbols of all religions and communities.