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Israel army investigating after soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Euronews · May 7, 2026, 9:26 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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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."

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