Israeli soldier filmed smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon

Israeli soldier filmed smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sun, 04/19/2026 - 22:33 Viral image sparks outrage, including among US conservatives increasingly condemning Israeli actions in the region The image was posted by the Palestinian journalist Younis Tirawi on his X account (Screenshot/@ytirawi/X} Off An image showing an Israeli soldier using a jackhammer to smash a statue of Jesus on a cross in southern Lebanon went viral on social media on Sunday. Israel has occupied several areas in southern Lebanon since launching its war on the country on March 2. A ceasefire came into effect on Friday.