Israeli soldier strikes Jesus statue in Lebanon, photo shows

Israel's leaders and military have condemned an Israeli soldier pictured damaging a statue of Jesus Christ

Israel's leaders and military have condemned an Israeli soldier pictured damaging a statue of Jesus Christ.

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A photo emerged over the weekend showing a soldier in southern Lebanon taking what appeared to be an axe or sledgehammer to the face of the statue, sparking outrage.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he was “stunned and saddened” by the photo.