2 Israeli Soldiers Get Prison for Desecration of Christian Statue in Lebanon
Israel’s military says two soldiers will spend weeks in military prison for the desecration of a Christian statue in southern Lebanon
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military said Monday that two soldiers will spend weeks in military prison for the desecration of a Christian statue in southern Lebanon.
One soldier, who stuck a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of Mary, was sentenced to 21 days of military prison, and a soldier who filmed the incident was sentenced to 14 days, a military spokesperson said.
It comes soon after soldiers who participated in hacking down a crucifix in southern Lebanon also received time in military prison.
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