In brief
Two Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to 30 days of military detention following their involvement in the vandalism of a Jesus statue in Lebanon. The incident, which drew significant public condemnation, involved one soldier destroying the statue with a sledgehammer while another documented it. An additional six soldiers present during the event will be dealt with separately. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed his astonishment and dismay over the incident.
The Israeli soldier who hit a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in Lebanon and the soldier who photographed the incident will receive 30 days of military detention, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said.
In a statement, the IDF also said the two soldiers - who have not been named - would be removed from combat duty.
Another six soldiers who were at the scene and failed to intervene will be dealt with separately.
The incident in the village of Debel in southern Lebanon prompted widespread condemnation after an image of it was widely shared online. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was stunned and saddened by what happened.
