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Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The incident, which occurred several weeks ago in the predominantly Christian village of Debel, was treated "with great severity," an IDF spokesperson said. The post Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon first appeared on OSV News.
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