The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed that footage of a soldier smashing a statue of Jesus during ground operations in Lebanon is authentic.
Footage circulating on the X platform showed a soldier taking a hammer to the head of a statue of Jesus Christ being crucified.
The IDF is currently examining the reliability of the photograph.If this is indeed a real, recent picture, these actions do not align with the IDF’s values and the behavior expected of IDF soldiers.
The incident will be investigated thoroughly and in depth, and if…pic.twitter.com/xMTtEMp4dS
— LTC Nadav Shoshani (@LTC_Shoshani)April 19, 2026
In a post on the X platform, the IDF said that they were investigating the incident and would take “appropriate measures” against those involved.
Following the completion of an initial examination regarding a photograph published earlier today of an IDF soldier harming a Christian symbol, it was determined that the photograph depicts an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon.
The IDF views the incident with great severity and emphasizes that the soldier’s conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.
The incident is being investigated by the Northern Command and is currently being addressed through the chain of command. Appropriate measures will be taken against those involved in accordance with the findings.
Furthermore, the IDF is working to assist the community in restoring the statue to its place.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
